The Raft (1970)
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: February 1, 1970
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.