The Raft (1970)

The Raft (1970) poster

An intimate account of a thousand kilometer journey on a river in the Northeast of Brazil on a self-made raft carrying a small household including two children. The raft is the means of transport since time immemorial and the journey to the town of Teresina lasts about a month. Life in slow-motion, with fleeting encounters along the banks. When the family arrives in Teresina, the merchandise is sold, the raft dismanteld, branch by branch, leaf by leaf.

Director: George Sluizer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:
Editing: George Sluizer
Production: Sluizer Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Português
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Raft about?
An intimate account of a thousand kilometer journey on a river in the Northeast of Brazil on a self-made raft carrying a small household including two children. The raft is the means of transport since time immemorial and the journey to the town of Teresina lasts about a month. Life in slow-motion, with fleeting encounters along the banks. When the family arrives in Teresina, the merchandise is sold, the raft dismanteld, branch by branch, leaf by leaf.
Who directed The Raft?
The Raft was directed by George Sluizer.
How long is The Raft?
The Raft has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Raft?
The Raft is a Documentary film.
Where was The Raft produced?
The Raft was produced in Netherlands.