Birdwatchers(2008) Official

The film depicts the breakdown of a community of Guarani-Kaiowá native Indians as they attempt to reclaim their ancestral land from wealthy white farmers in Brazil. Key Narrative Elements

This guide covers (Italian: La terra degli uomini rossi ), a 2008 Brazilian-Italian drama film directed by Marco Bechis. Film Overview Director: Marco Bechis. Release Date: 2008. Genre: Drama/Social Commentary. Birdwatchers(2008)

Most actors in the film are real indigenous people with no formal acting training. Viewing Context The film depicts the breakdown of a community

Led by a community leader named Nadio, the tribe leaves a designated reservation to camp on the edge of a local farm. This site sits on their ancestral burial ground, leading to rising tensions with the landowners. Birdwatchers(2008)