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The Wind Blows the Border

NR 1 hr 17 minDocumentary
On the violent border between Brazil and Paraguay a war is being waged around the expansion of agribusiness On one side sits lawyer Luana Ruiz the heiress to contested lands and one of the strongest supporters of president Jair Bolsonaro Ruiz like other ruralistasrural wealthy elites and agribusiness producers who advocate for Indigenous cultural annihilationhas become empowered and her ideas of hate have flourished under Bolsonaros antiIndigenous agenda On the other side sits teacher GuaraniKaiowá leader and activist Alenir Ximendes embodying powerful Indigenous resistance and communal ideals Having personally suffered losses at the hands of the ruralistas Ximendes emerges as a powerful force against Ruiz fighting for the protection of her community their lands and Indigenous constitutional rights This film contains sensitive images and dialogue in its portrayal of this urgent struggle for sovereignty
DirectorsMarina WeisLaura Faerman

Movie Details

Original Language:Portuguese
Production Companies:Algazarra