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Extreme Manaus

"Extreme Manaus" ("Manaus Extrema" in Portuguese) is a documentary by IPAM (Amazon Environmental Research Institute) that portrays the extreme weather events of drought and fire in Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, in 2023. The film highlights the impacts experienced by Indigenous peoples, riverside communities, workers, and the general population in the region. By documenting the Rio Negro's drought, burned areas, and the smoke that filled the air in Manaus, it captures a historic moment in the global climate emergency. In response, scientists provide insights into the factors driving the escalation of climate risks, explain the key characteristics of the current crisis, and propose solutions for a future in harmony with nature.

  • Bibiana Alcântara Garrido
    Director
  • Carlos Eduardo Rodrigues
    Director
  • Newton Monteiro
    Director
  • Bibiana Alcântara Garrido
    Producer
  • Newton Monteiro
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Manaus Extrema
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 BRL
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Bibiana Alcântara Garrido, Carlos Eduardo Rodrigues, Newton Monteiro

Bibiana Alcântara Garrido is a journalist with nine years of experience. She holds a master’s degree in Communication from São Paulo State University. She is currently a Communications Specialist at the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM).

Carlos Eduardo Rodrigues is an anthropologist pursuing a master's degree in Social Anthropology at the University of Brasília. He is currently a Communications Analyst at IPAM.

Newton Monteiro is a forest engineer graduated from the Federal University of Amazonas. His research focuses on geotechnology, with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems. He also has experience in creating and operating drones. He is currently a Research Analyst at IPAM.

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