Dicing with Death, Ep. 01 - Brazil: Stronger Together
(Brazil: Stronger Together)
Daniel Lainé, David Geoffrion | Documentary, Series
2017 | 52 minutes | France
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, transporters wait to cross the most difficult passages, sometimes surfing in the mud with their enormous vehicle.
Synopsis
Humaita is a small town nestled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, with just one inhabitant per square kilometer and no fewer than six bus companies. The most renowned among them is “Siquiera,” a business owned and operated by Luis and his son, Léandro. They are the sole daredevils willing to venture onto Highway 319, often considered the worst road in Brazil.
Their mission began after other companies abandoned the route due to its many challenges. This road is slowly sinking within the depths of the Amazon rainforest, but nothing can deter these resilient individuals. When the road is dry, the journey takes 18 hours by bus, but during the wet season, it extends to a grueling six times that duration. At such times, the region receives more than two meters of rainfall, making it impossible for solo travelers to risk the journey without the prospect of getting stranded for several days. Navigating this treacherous path requires skill, and sometimes even luck. Vehicles are compelled to travel in convoys, yet it remains a nightmarish ordeal.
Series Description
Dicing with Death showcases individuals who brave extreme dangers and risk their lives to earn a living through vehicle driving. They navigate treacherous routes across the globe, crossing seemingly impossible terrain daily to reach their destinations. These courageous individuals put their lives on the line in the pursuit of survival.
Citation
Main credits
Lainé, Daniel (film director)
Geoffrion, David (film director)
Verdier-Ferré, Valérie (film producer)
Polverel, Chantal (film producer)
Jost, Manuel (narrator)
Other credits
Editing, Patrice Lucchini.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Economics + Social Class Issues
Environment + Sustainability
Family
Geography
Labor Studies
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Daniel Lainé, David Geoffrion
NATIONALITY: France
YEAR: 2017
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English; Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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