Itaúnas: Ecological Disaster

Itaúnas: Ecological Disaster 1979 Directed by Orlando Bomfim Netto Itaúnas: Desastre Ecológico

Artistic documentary that combines images of human beings and nature to achieve a highly significant aesthetic result. Irrational deforestation in Itaúnas (northern Espírito Santo, Brazil) makes the village vulnerable to sand blown by the intense winds. In 1968, the region becomes uninhabitable, producing a living example of ecological disaster.

Country Brazil

Production Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 1 January 1979

8 mins