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River Silence

Rogério Soares
2019 | 1 h 31 min
The Belo Monte Dam, one of the world’s biggest and most controversial infrastructure projects, is causing massive ecological and social devastation along Brazil’s Xingu River. Director Rogerio Soares travels into this mythic and brutalized world to encounter some of its most vulnerable and inspiring inhabitants.

Awards and distinctions

  • Crystal Hornbill for the Best Documentary Film
    Rain International Nature Film Festival, Kumarakam
    2020
  • Honourable Mention for the DGC Special Jury Prize – Canadian Feature Documentary
    Hot Docs, Toronto
    2019