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Faced with the advancement of eucalyptus plantations, a farmer and an indigenous community stand as resistance and reveal the impact of monoculture on the environment, in contrast to traditional ways of life. The enemy can also be green.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

79 mins

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Release Date

22 December 2020

Country

Brazil

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