More than 80 indigenous films are available for free

The indigenous issue has been quite evident in Brazil, especially regarding the role of these communities in environmental preservation. Although much is discussed, the knowledge of indigenous peoples is still poorly disseminated to the majority of the population, not only here, but in many other countries.

As a means of democratizing access to this information, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has taken the initiative to promote the Indigenous Film Festival Online.

This is an exhibition of 82 short and feature audiovisual productions produced by members of indigenous communities from various countries, especially from Latin America and the Caribbean. Access to this vast material is free, all movies are available in a playlist on Youtube.

Among the themes covered in the films, besides environmental preservation, are sustainable consumption, education, preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the original peoples and the role of women in these societies.

One of the most beneficial applications of this kind of content may be in the classroom, as a way to bring students closer to indigenous culture from the practical experiences of the peoples themselves, portrayed in the movies, provoking a different kind of engagement than that promoted only by textbooks. .

The exhibit is an integral part of UNESCO's International Year of Indigenous Languages ​​programming. It is really impressive the richness of languages ​​recorded in the movies. Among the recorded languages ​​are: Damana (Wiwa People), Kamëntsá, Awápit, Namtrik (Misak People), Nasa yuwe, Ignatian Mojeño, Chacobo, Chiquitano, Kalapalo, Matlatzinca, Tojolabal, Tojono and many others.

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