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On The River of the Amazons Doc . 35mm . Color . 76’ . 1995
Synopsis

A documentary about a trip around the Amazon from Belem to Manaus made by Brazilians, with the special guest: the naturalist Paulo Vanzolini. The film deals particularly with the ecology of the region and has special emphasis on the way of life of the river's population in the lower Amazon.

Director Ricardo Dias

Ricardo Dias is biologist, has a Cinema degree by the University of Sao Paulo and a Master’s degree in Cinema Studies by the New York University (1982). He works in the movie business since 1977. Has directed several medium length and short movies, and also works directing educational programs to brazilian television channels. In 2009, he directed the documentary  Um Homem de Moral, and in 1999 the documentary Faith, which won the Best Documentary Award at Biarritz Festival 1999. Previously, Dias directed the documentary On the River of the Amazons (1995), winner of eight national awards, including Best Film (Cuiabá – 95), Best Director (Brasília – 95) and Best Brazilian Film of 95 by the Art Critics’ Association of São Paulo (APCA). 

Cast

Special guest: 
Paulo Vanzolini

Crew

Director

Ricardo Dias 

 

Screenplay by

Ricardo Dias and Júlio Rodrigues


Executive Producer

Zita Carvalhosa

 

Production Director

Ricardo Dias


Director of Photography

 Adrian Cooper


Editor

 Marc De Rossi


Music by

 Mário Manga

Festivals

 

  • Gramado Festival 1995 - Best Music
  • Cuiabá Festival 1995 - Best Picture and Music
  • Brasília Festival 1995 - Best Direction, Best Documentary and Best Sound Design 
  • São Paulo Association of Critics of Art (APCA) 1995 - Award for Best Picture and Best Photography
  • Oberhausen 1996
  • Aversa 1996
  • Jerusalém 1996
  • New York 1997

 



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