Birdwatchers (2008)

Drifting quietly along a river, a boat carries excited tourists through the depths of the verdant jungle. Their journey is suddenly punctuated by the appearance of indigenous people, the Guarani, adorned in traditional paint and clutching self-made weapons. The spectacle leaves the tourists thrilled and awestruck, oblivious to the staged reality of the encounter. As the boat moves on, the Guarani don their jeans, picking up the wages for their daily performance. This ancient community, one of Brazil's oldest, is confined within reservation boundaries. Tired of the constraints, a brave faction of the Guarani takes a daring leap, choosing to reclaim a traditional territory which has been in the possession of white men for generations. The ensuing collision of cultures unfolds like a suspenseful tale, woven with hints of mysticism and presided over by the spirits of the Guarani ancestors. The protagonists, actual Guarani tribespeople without any formal acting training, lend an authentic and raw edge to the narrative. Their struggle for identity and survival in a world that seems to have forgotten them forms the poignant heart of Birdwatchers (2008). This vivid tale is a stirring testament to the enduring spirit of indigenous cultures in the face of relentless modernization.

Birdwatchers is a drama movie featuring Claudio Santamaria and directed by Marco Bechis.

Birdwatchers is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel and DIRECTV.

It is also possible to buy Birdwatchers on Apple TV.