In Rio 2, Blu, Jewel, and their three kids leave their domesticated life in Rio de Janeiro and embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest. They hope to find a flock of blue macaws, but instead, they encounter various obstacles and meet new friends. The journey tests their bonds and teaches them the importance of family and embracing their true nature.
A true story of the first narco-submarine that was intercepted in Europe. Three men with more than 3 tons of cocaine survive a series of breakdowns, storms, and police chase. Its leader is Nando, a Spanish boxer who fights to survive.
Three friends leading a nonprofit organisation investigate environmental crimes in the Amazon involving a major mining company.
A look at former U.S. president Teddy Roosevelt and Brazilian army officer Cândido Rondon's journey to explore unknown regions of the Brazilian Amazon.
Killer Ratings is a true crime documentary TV show that delves into the story of a Brazilian politician who becomes the center of a scandal after being accused of orchestrating a series of murders to boost the ratings of his television show. Set in Manaus, Brazil, the show explores the controversial and shocking events that unfolded, shedding light on the dark underbelly of Brazilian politics and the alarming intertwining of crime and television.
Pacto de Sangue is about Silas Campello, a news reporter who sees an opportunity to get big TV ratings through raw, violent content after he starts to cover the murders and gang wars playing out deep in the Amazon jungle between two rival drug lords.
The Transamazon highway was a gigantic saga, the greatest example of the pharaonic works of the Brazilian military government. But the road that would promote national integration was best known for linking the famine of the Northeast with the misery of the Amazon. This haunting docuseries follows the story of the construction of this highway and its morbid consequences.
Comedian Whindersson Nunes brings his quirky impersonations and streetwise takes on different cultures to the historic stage of Teatro Amazonas.
The Last Forest is a powerful documentary that delves into the pressing issue of preserving the Amazon rainforest and supporting the indigenous tribes that call it home. Through captivating storytelling and stunning visuals, it highlights their fight against deforestation, land exploitation, and cultural erosion. The film sheds light on the crucial role the rainforest plays in maintaining global biodiversity and emphasizes the urgent need for action to protect this invaluable ecosystem.
When a security guard's daughter falls ill with a high fever, his life takes a mysterious turn as he seeks answers and encounters unexpected events in the city of Manaus, Brazil.
Jonathas lives with his parents and his brother, Juliano, in a cottage in a rural area of the Amazon. The family harvests and sells local products at a roadside fruit stand, a place of contact with new friends and novelties from the rest of the world. They meet Milly, a visitor from Ukraine, and the native Kedassere. The group decides to spend the weekend at a campground in the jungle. Against his father's wishes, Jonathas will embark on this adventure. Seduced by Milly and the forest, he undertakes his most transforming journey.
Eternal Amazonia (2012) takes viewers on a captivating journey through the rich biodiversity and environmental challenges of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Through stunning visuals and expert insights, this documentary unravels the intricate web of life that thrives in this extraordinary ecosystem while shedding light on the pressing issues threatening its survival.
At the mouth of the Amazon River, a murder trial is taking place. The victim - Sister Dorothy Stang, a 73-year-old Catholic nun from Dayton, Ohio - was shot six times at point blank range. The events that led to her death, and the trials that follow, reveal the larger battle being fought for the future of the rainforest.
Amazônia Sociedade Anônima is a documentary film that explores the complex environmental and social challenges faced by the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It delves into issues such as deforestation, the impact on indigenous peoples, and the importance of preserving this vital ecosystem. Through beautiful cinematography and informative interviews, the film sheds light on the urgent need to protect the Amazon and serves as a call to action for viewers.
In search of a new life, Anderson has left his Tikuna community in the Amazon forest for the bustling metropolis of Manaus. There he lives on the outskirts of the city with his sister and her sick child in a barren single room, and supports them through working various jobs. The environment is far from welcoming, but Anderson is driven by a burgeoning awareness of his two-spirited sexuality, which he feels can only be realized in the anonymity of the city. Anderson finds himself in limbo, questioning and rejecting certain tribal rituals, even as he fiercely defends his community and seeks to find peace with his identity.
A brief look at Amazonas, its population, their costumes, the rich nature and its importance to Brazil and the world.
During the period of military dictatorship in Brazil, a group of low-ranking soldiers were sent to the Amazônia in order to exterminate the so-called Guerrilha do Araguaia, an armed struggle movement that was against the dictatorship. After forty years, the survivors of this mission report their combat experiences for the first time.
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