TRANSAMAZONIA, 2024

TRANSAMAZONIA, 2024

Brazil, France, Germany, Switzerland | DCP, Color, 112’ | Portuguese, English
Director: Pia Marais
Cast: Helena Zengel, Jeremy Xido, Sergio Sartorio

The film centers on young Rebecca in a story set in the Brazilian Amazon. Rebecca struggles to understand her own origins, her father's beliefs, and the complexities of logging that threaten indigenous lands. The film vividly depicts the Amazon as a transformative space where the search for miracles and healing intertwines with the struggle against colonialism. Delving deep into the complex interactions between exploitation and spirituality, the film offers a fascinating glimpse into contemporary Brazilian society.

November 14, 16.00
November 16, 17.00

Current Program
Locarno Film Festival in Istanbul
November 14–24, 2024