Raoni
Raoni (also known as Raoni: The Fight for the Amazon) is a 1978 French-Belgian documentary film directed by Jean-Pierre Dutilleux and Luiz Carlos Saldanha on the life of Raoni Metuktire. The film portrays issues surrounding the survival of the indigenous tribes of north central Brazil. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[1][2]
| Raoni | |
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| Directed by | Jean-Pierre Dutilleux Luiz Carlos Saldanha |
| Written by | Jean-Pierre Dutilleux Luiz Carlos Saldanha Barry Hugh Williams |
| Produced by | Jean-Pierre Dutilleux Luiz Carlos Saldanha |
| Narrated by | Marlon Brando (English version) Paulo César Peréio (Portuguese version) Jacques Perrin (French version) |
| Cinematography | Luiz Carlos Saldanha |
| Edited by | Vera Freire |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Countries | France Belgium |
| Language | English |
Cast
Besides its titular subject, Raoni, the film featured Marlon Brando, Clive Kelly, Jacques Perrin, Paulo César Pereio, and Cláudio Villas Boas.
See also
References
- "The 51st Academy Awards (1979) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- "NY Times: Raoni". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2008. Archived from the original on 14 April 2008. Retrieved 16 November 2008.
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