In 1924 Major Thomaz Reis accompanied and filmed Rondon's expedition in the Upper Xingu. Other expeditions followed over the years. One went to Rio Ronuro, in the center of the Mato Grosso. The descent of the Rio Araguaia passed by the island of Bananal, continued for the Tocantins all the way to Camet·. The Ford installation at the edge of the Rio Tapajós. Going back up the Rio Negro to the border between Brazil and Colombia. Border inspections by Rondon in Acre (which borders Bolivia). Following the Rio Madeira, passing by Porto Velho and Guajará-Mirim. Gong up the Rio Guaporé to Corumbá. "These are images of a mythical Brazil, unique shots of Indians, of an invisible world which is being seen for the first time. It is even more forceful than the enormous and admirable works of Flaherty" (J. Bressane).
Biography
film director
Major Luiz Thomas Reis
Cast
& Credits
Production company: Commissão Geographica Rondon.