Iracema
A raw showing of the Transamazonic Road
Directed by Jorge Bodanzky, Orlando Senna
A bleak, socially conscious road film documenting exploitation and desperation across the Amazon frontier, built on intimate human connection amid systemic tragedy.
A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a dance club, she meets a truck driver that transports wood. Dreaming with the big city, she asks for a ride, and the two begin a journey through the Trans-Amazon road. In tension with the Brazilian military authorities of the time, the film registers several aspects of the Amazon social tragedy – forest fires, slave work and child prostitution. Awarded in several international festivals, the film was forbidden by Brazilian censors. It was only released years later, winning the Brasília Film Festival in 1981.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Iracema
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Iracema
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Iracema, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Iracema, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Iracema, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
