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TREASURE OF AIURE, THE

I love The Treasure of Aiurê. The background music really enhances the storyline and adds emotion to the film. I also appreciate that the dialogue is in Portuguese, since it's from Brazil and addresses the Indigenous people in Brazil.

The story line follows two 12-year-old girls, Kalu (Fernanda Tádo Mongcãnnan) and Teresa (Helena Iara da Silva Shaw) who see bulldozers destroying the land, including a waterfall that is beloved by their community. The girls suspect that the village priest, Father Agenor (Fernando Alves Pinto) has something to do with this. Now, the girls have to stop the destruction and they discover the history of the land and their ancestors.

The plot is easy to follow and the dialogue is in Portuguese and subtitled in English, but sometimes the subtitles are missing. This is very well produced with excellent camerawork, audio recording and editing. The main characters are Teresa and Kalu. The both have a burning desire to save the land, even though it's beyond their control.

Throughout this film, the attire is typical of what present day people wear, they characters use cell phones and the bulldozer is very contemporary There is one scene where we see indigenous clothing and facial makeup. This happens when Kalu discovers her ancestors are Indigenous. The background music has such an important role in the film from acoustic melodies with brass and woodwind instruments to Indigenous chants or songs. I give credit to the director, Rita de Cácia Oenning da Silva, for bringing this film together, often using stories told to her by her mother. She incorporates the Indigenous culture into the film respectfully and beautifully. My favorite part is how the film teaches us a valuable lesson of enjoying life not for the riches, but for the things we learn and the people we meet on the way.

The film's message is that the treasure we seek isn't always riches and gold. The treasure is learning about who we are and who are our ancestors were.

I give The Treasure of Aiurê 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Zamyra G. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

I love The Treasure of Aiurê. The background music really enhances the storyline and adds emotion to the film. I also appreciate that the dialogue is in Portuguese, since it's from Brazil and addresses the Indigenous people in Brazil.

The story line follows two 12-year-old girls, Kalu (Fernanda Tádo Mongcãnnan) and Teresa (Helena Iara da Silva Shaw) who see bulldozers destroying the land, including a waterfall that is beloved by their community. The girls suspect that the village priest, Father Agenor (Fernando Alves Pinto) has something to do with this. Now, the girls have to stop the destruction and they discover the history of the land and their ancestors.

The plot is easy to follow and the dialogue is in Portuguese and subtitled in English, but sometimes the subtitles are missing. This is very well produced with excellent camerawork, audio recording and editing. The main characters are Teresa and Kalu. The both have a burning desire to save the land, even though it's beyond their control.

Throughout this film, the attire is typical of what present day people wear, they characters use cell phones and the bulldozer is very contemporary There is one scene where we see indigenous clothing and facial makeup. This happens when Kalu discovers her ancestors are Indigenous. The background music has such an important role in the film from acoustic melodies with brass and woodwind instruments to Indigenous chants or songs. I give credit to the director, Rita de Cácia Oenning da Silva, for bringing this film together, often using stories told to her by her mother. She incorporates the Indigenous culture into the film respectfully and beautifully. My favorite part is how the film teaches us a valuable lesson of enjoying life not for the riches, but for the things we learn and the people we meet on the way.

The film's message is that the treasure we seek isn't always riches and gold. The treasure is learning about who we are and who are our ancestors were.

I give The Treasure of Aiurê 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Zamyra G. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

When Kalu and Teresa see bulldozers destroying the jungle near their homes, the twelve year old girls suspect the village priest. Rifling through an ancient steam chest In the church sacristy, they find plans to dam the river, but also arrow-heads, a head-dress, and photos of the indigenous people who once inhabited the area. Inspired by the spirits of their native and migrant ancestors, the girls climb the dramatic mountains above town and throw themselves in front of the bulldozers to save their beloved waterfall and swimming hole.