Currais
In 1932, Ceará, Brazil, established concentration camps for refugees fleeing a devastating drought, as survivors recount their experiences in the film.
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In 1932, Ceará, Brazil, established concentration camps for refugees fleeing a devastating drought, as survivors recount their experiences in the film.
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Ceará, Brazil, faced a severe drought in 1932, prompting the government to create concentration camps for refugees trying to reach Fortaleza. "Currais" features testimonies from survivors who recount their experiences in these camps. The film discusses the cultural significance of the 'souls of the dam,' a symbol linked to the memory of this period. It addresses the human cost of environmental disaster and the struggle for identity in the aftermath of this chapter in Brazilian history.
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