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201222 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Environmental Crime Sustainability

Um Rio Chamado Ave

201222 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Aerial footage captures the river Ave flowing from mountains to its mouth, revealing the effects of industry and urban growth along its banks.

Environmental Crime Sustainability

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Luís Alves de Matos

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Aerial footage captures the river Ave flowing from mountains to its mouth, revealing the effects of industry and urban growth along its banks.

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Luís Alves de Matos

Luís Alves de Matosdirector

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The Ave River flows through Brazil, originating in the mountains and winding its way to the sea. Aerial footage captures the stark contrast between the river's natural beauty and the industrialization encroaching on its banks. Urban development and environmental neglect threaten the ecological balance of the region. Directed by Luís Alves de Matos, "Um Rio Chamado Ave" presents a visual narrative that calls for sustainable practices and emphasizes the need to protect natural ecosystems for future generations.

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