We Are Guardians


Brazil, United States, Greece | 2023 | 82 min | Portuguese, English, Tupi

Synopsis

Directed by Indigenous activist, Edivan Guajajara, and environmental filmmakers, Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, the film follows Indigenous forest guardian, Marçal Guajajara, and activist, Puyr Tembé, as they fight to protect their territories from deforestation, an illegal logger who has no choice but to cut the forest down, and a large landowner at the mercy of thousands of invaders and extractive industry. Through intimate, character-focused storytelling, the film brings the issues to the forefront, from the science of the Amazon Rainforest to the economic drivers of deforestation, weaving together politics, history, and economics.

Director

Edivan is an activist and filmmaker who creates photography and documentaries centering indigenous peoples’ perspectives, showcasing their struggle of land protection. Chelsea is a filmmaker specializing in documentary about wildlife and Indigenous guardians. Rob's work as a filmmaker has mostly focused on the environment and the inspiring people who've dedicated their lives to its protection.

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Latin American Premiere

Director - Directors
Chelsea Greene, Rob Grobman, Edivan Guajajara
Guión - Screenplay

Productor - Producer
Fisher Stevens, Maura Anderson, Chelsea Greene, Zak Kilberg
Música - Music:
Jacob Yoffee, Roahn Hylton, Pupillo
Sonido - Sound:
Paul Hollman
Cinematografía - Cinematography:
Chelsea Greene, Edivan Guajajara, Rob Grobman
Edición - Editor:
Atanas Georgiev, Carla Roda, Rob Grobman, Chelsea Greene
Intérpretes - Cast
Marçal Guajajara, Puyr Tembé, Valdir Duarte, Tadeu Fernandes, Luciana Gatti, Sônja Guajajara, Bruno Stankevicious Bassi
Contacto - Contact
Travis Tammero
travis.tammero@unitedtalent.com