Dicing with Death, Ep. 07 - Brazil: Dust and Fire
(Brésil: De poussière et de feu)
Philippe Lafaix | Documentary, Series
2020 | 52 minutes | France
Chica delivers a precious good that cannot wait in Brazil: materials to build a football field. Evandro transports children and workers aboard an antediluvian pick-up truck.
Synopsis
Far from the Amazon Rainforest and Rio's skyscrapers, the Northeast Region and Tocantins stand in stark contrast to the rest of Brazil. Together, they comprise an area three times the size of France, each divided into multiple distinct regions.
The Northeast, one of Brazil's poorest regions, has been grappling with an ongoing drought that has lasted nearly eight years. In response, drivers are tasked with distributing water, a vital resource, to prevent the abandonment of entire villages. In this episode, we follow Armando as he navigates this immense nation under challenging traveling conditions.
In a land threatened by bushfires and famine, drivers like Armando play a crucial role in ensuring the survival of the people in this remote and arid region.
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
Lafaix, Philippe (film director)
Lafaix, Philippe (screenwriter)
Lucchini, Patrice (screenwriter)
Carel, Dominique (film producer)
Other credits
Editing, Patrice Lucchini; music, Jérôme Levatois, Stéphanie Blanc.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Economics + Social Class Issues
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Philippe Lafaix
NATIONALITY: France
YEAR: 2020
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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