Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon 2020 Directed by José Barahona Nheengatu – A Língua da Amazónia

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.

Country Brazil

Production Countries Brazil , Portugal

Language Portuguese

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies David & Golias , Refinaria Filmes

Release Date 22 October 2020

114 mins