Faces of the Frontier [2009]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00003535
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Original Title
Faces of the Frontier
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Language
Portuguese
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Language of Subtitles
English
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Published
Austria : NonPlus Filmproduction, 2009.
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Physical Description
DVD-ROM (71 min.)
Contents Summary
The State of Mato Grosso (“the luxuriant forest”) is Brazil’s biggest exporter of agricultural produce. Main products exported are soy for rearing livestock and cotton for the clothing industry. Big landowners in possession of large areas of land and agro-companies lay claim to progress and the future. In the service of an agro-industry now supplying world markets, they are slowly eradicating every other form of work and production in the region. Settlers, smallholders and squatters are nonetheless defying the laws of the market in an attempt to retain land and economic independence. Between these two fronts, bewildered by the consequences of the “white man’s” economic policy, stands Brazil’s indigenous population. Forced into reservations or driven from their land, these people have become mute witnesses to the destruction of their home and culture. Global capitalism is making unstoppable inroads into what was not long ago Brazil’s Virgin hinterland. The rule of law is still far away. In this part of Brazil club law prevails and many who dream of land and a home pay for it with their lives.
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Verzio Film Festival Submission
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Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission
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| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | - | - | - | - |
| DIGIFILM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1873 | - | Audio Visual | Access Copy, MP4 format |
Faces of the Frontier [2009]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00003535
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Director/Creator
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Original Title
Faces of the Frontier
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Language
Portuguese
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Language of Subtitles
English
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Published
Austria : NonPlus Filmproduction, 2009.
General Information
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (71 min.)
Contents Summary
The State of Mato Grosso (“the luxuriant forest”) is Brazil’s biggest exporter of agricultural produce. Main products exported are soy for rearing livestock and cotton for the clothing industry. Big landowners in possession of large areas of land and agro-companies lay claim to progress and the future. In the service of an agro-industry now supplying world markets, they are slowly eradicating every other form of work and production in the region. Settlers, smallholders and squatters are nonetheless defying the laws of the market in an attempt to retain land and economic independence. Between these two fronts, bewildered by the consequences of the “white man’s” economic policy, stands Brazil’s indigenous population. Forced into reservations or driven from their land, these people have become mute witnesses to the destruction of their home and culture. Global capitalism is making unstoppable inroads into what was not long ago Brazil’s Virgin hinterland. The rule of law is still far away. In this part of Brazil club law prevails and many who dream of land and a home pay for it with their lives.
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Bibliographic Information
Note
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Bibliographic Information
Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
DVD
Item Type
DVD
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Call Number
-
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
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Digital Film