The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor

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The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor

“I am totally in love with Timor!”, said the Portuguese poet, anthropologist and agronomist Ruy Cinatti upon arriving on the island. From 1946 to 1974, he led a nomadic experiment, building a lasting relationship with Timor-Leste’s people and territory. The cultural identity he sought to protect is threatened by colonial oppression and the decline of the Portuguese Empire. Rejecting these circumstances, Cinatti reaches out to the people and its tribes, documenting rituals, filming, photographing and even making blood oaths with tribal chiefs to gain access to sacred places and become a Timorese.

Original Title

O Voo do Crocodilo - O Timor de Ruy Cinatti

Release Date

2024-10-16

Year

2024

Duration

1h 12m

Status

Released

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