Amazomania
In 1996, a Brazilian official and a Swedish journalist ventured into the Amazon to document the isolated Korubo tribe caught in escalating land conflicts.Initially hailed as a heroic breakthrough, the footage now demands to be reexamined.Uncovering the hidden costs of “discovery,” the film confronts the colonial legacy and exposes the long-term repercussions for the Korubo.
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In 1996, a Brazilian official and a Swedish journalist ventured into the Amazon to document the isolated Korubo tribe caught in escalating land conflicts. Initially hailed as a heroic breakthrough, the footage now demands to be reexamined. Uncovering the hidden costs of “discovery,” the film confronts the colonial legacy and exposes the long-term repercussions for the Korubo.
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- Release date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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- Language
- English, Swedish
- Country
- Denmark, France
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