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199229 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Environmental Crime

India Muerta

199229 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A marsh area in the protected wetlands of eastern Uruguay has almost completely disappeared, prompting a warning in the Guaraní language about environmental harm.

Environmental Crime

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Hilary Sandison

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A marsh area in the protected wetlands of eastern Uruguay has almost completely disappeared, prompting a warning in the Guaraní language about environmental harm.

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Hilary Sandisondirector

Hilary Sandisonwriter

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A marsh area in Uruguay's protected wetlands has nearly disappeared. The film features a message in the Guaraní language, an "India Muerta" prayer. This prayer warns about the environmental impact of human actions on the region. The documentary runs for 29 minutes and was released in 1992. It addresses the consequences of ecological neglect in this critical natural habitat. The content reflects concerns specific to the local ecosystem in eastern Uruguay.

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