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202552 minPGdocumentary

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The North-East

202552 minPGdocumentary

Raimundo and the fishermen of Fortaleza strive to preserve their traditional practices while tourists ride camels across the Genipabu dunes near Natal.

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The North-East

2025• 52 minPG

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Raimundo and the fishermen of Fortaleza strive to preserve their traditional practices while tourists ride camels across the Genipabu dunes near Natal.

Synopsis

Raimundo and the fishermen of Fortaleza fight to maintain their traditions. Near Natal, camels carry tourists across the Genipabu dunes...

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