Reviewers describe it as a powerful and shaming film that highlights the "rape and poaching" of indigenous lands. Birdwatchers (2008)
The film addresses the real-world tragedy of high suicide rates among the Guarani-Kaiowá community, who suffer from the loss of their land and traditional lifestyle. Birdwatchers(2008)
The film depicts the breakdown of a community of Guarani-Kaiowá native Indians as they attempt to reclaim their ancestral land from wealthy white farmers in Brazil. Key Narrative Elements Reviewers describe it as a powerful and shaming
Led by a community leader named Nadio, the tribe leaves a designated reservation to camp on the edge of a local farm. This site sits on their ancestral burial ground, leading to rising tensions with the landowners. Key Narrative Elements Led by a community leader
The film is available on platforms like Plex for online viewing.
Most actors in the film are real indigenous people with no formal acting training. Viewing Context