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200624 minGdocumentary

Travelling Amazonia

200624 minGdocumentary

A 2,600-mile-long road cuts through Amazonia's forest, built during Brazil's military dictatorship to support resource extraction industries.

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Marine Hugonnier

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A 2,600-mile-long road cuts through Amazonia's forest, built during Brazil's military dictatorship to support resource extraction industries.

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Marine Hugonnierdirector

Marine Hugonnierwriter

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The Transamazonian Highway stretches through the Amazon rainforest, a 2,600-mile road built during Brazil's military dictatorship. The construction led to industries focused on extracting natural resources such as metal, wood, and rubber. Travelling Amazonia uses these materials to create a dolly and tracks for a moving shot along the highway. This camera movement reflects the ambitious vision behind the Transamazonian project and the historical context of its development.

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