Dirty Paradise
Originally released in 2009. Dirty Paradise is a documentary film. directed by Daniel Schweizer. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The true story of the Wayana people, French Indians of Amazonia who are cursed by living in a region rich in gold. Consequently, the uncontrolled exploitation of this wealth has brought about a severe deterioration of the forest's ecosystem, the irreversible pollution of streams, as well as countless violations of fundamental human rights. This film not only shows the despair of the Amerindians but also their awareness of the problem and how they are trying to cope with their survival. A documentary which gives a human face to a contemporary tragedy which concerns all of us.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Maha Productions
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirty Paradise about?
The true story of the Wayana people, French Indians of Amazonia who are cursed by living in a region rich in gold. Consequently, the uncontrolled exploitation of this wealth has brought about a sev...
Who directed Dirty Paradise?
Dirty Paradise was directed by Daniel Schweizer.
How long is Dirty Paradise?
Dirty Paradise has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Dirty Paradise released?
Dirty Paradise was released on August 7, 2009 in theaters.