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202423 minPGdocumentary

Quebrante

202423 minPGdocumentary

Erismar, a retired teacher known as The Cave Woman, reflects on her connection to the land and the historical significance of Rurópolis along the Transamazon BR230 Highway.

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Erismar, a retired teacher known as The Cave Woman, reflects on her connection to the land and the historical significance of Rurópolis along the Transamazon BR230 Highway.

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Janaina Wagnerdirector

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Ms. Erismar, a retired elementary school teacher known as The Cave Woman, resides in Rurópolis, the first town built along the Transamazon BR230 Highway. Quebrante portrays her connection to the land, focusing on the caves and ruins surrounding the highway. The documentary presents the stones and ghosts of this region. Directed by Janaina Wagner, it runs for 23 minutes and captures the unique history and environment of the area.

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