Children of the Amazon (2008)
CHILDREN OF THE AMAZON follows Brazilian filmmaker Denise Zmekhol as she travels a modern highway deep into the Amazon in search of the Indigenous Surui and Negarote children she photographed fifteen years ago. Part road movie, part time travel, her journey tells the story of what happened to life in the largest forest on Earth when a road was built straight through its heart. Zmekhol's cinematic journey combines intimate interviews with her personal and poetic meditation on environmental devastation, resistance, and renewal.
Director: Denise Zmekhol
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: June 6, 2008
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of the Amazon about?
- CHILDREN OF THE AMAZON follows Brazilian filmmaker Denise Zmekhol as she travels a modern highway deep into the Amazon in search of the Indigenous Surui and Negarote children she photographed fifteen years ago. Part road movie, part time travel, her journey tells the story of what happened to life in the largest forest on Earth when a road was built straight through its heart. Zmekhol's cinematic journey combines intimate interviews with her personal and poetic meditation on environmental devastation, resistance, and renewal.
- Who directed Children of the Amazon?
- Children of the Amazon was directed by Denise Zmekhol.
- How long is Children of the Amazon?
- Children of the Amazon has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- Where was Children of the Amazon produced?
- Children of the Amazon was produced in Brazil.