Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon
2020, Portuguese. Directed by José Barahona.
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon takes us on a journey along the Negro River, on the trail of this language imposed on indigenous people by the first Portuguese colonialists who landed in Brazil in the 15th century. Throughout the various encounters with local communities that still speak this language, the director faces the different cultural, historical and social issues that confront tradition and future.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 22 October 2020
- Original title
- Nheengatu – A Língua da Amazónia
- Country
- Brazil, Portugal
- Written by
- José Barahona
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Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Who directed Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon?
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon (2020) was directed by José Barahona and stars Leonardo Henrique, Tereza Lizardo, Edmundo Gomes de Alemão.