Plot — What is Jangada about?
In this follow up to the mondo success "Anaconda", the explorer Rolf Blomberg travels into Brazil's jungle in search of the terrifying Xavante indians. The expedition starts at the harbor town Belém at the end of the Amazon river, and continues inwards from there. In the ghost town Manaus, in the middle of the jungle, we visit the strange opera house (that is depicted in Herzog's Fitzcarraldo). On the river island Bananal in Rio Araguaya we meet the indian tribe Carajá and experience their daily life with bow hunting, fishing and dance rituals. at Rio das Mortes in Mato Grosso we win the friendship of the terrifying Xavante indians. After a visit to Rio de Janeiro the expedition continues to the Atlantic coast and Portaleza whose population of fishermen still use a primitive fishing raft, "jangada", for their long and dangerous hunting journeys at sea.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | SV |
| Runtime | 80 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Jangada — FAQ
Is Jangada worth watching? Jangada holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. In this follow up to the mondo success "Anaconda", the explorer Rolf Blomberg travels into Brazil's jungle in search of the terrifying Xavante indians. The expedition starts at the harbor town Belém at the end of the Ama
Who directed Jangada? Directed by Torgny Anderberg.
Who is in the cast of Jangada? It stars Rolf Blomberg, Antônio Miranda.
Where can I stream Jangada? You can stream Jangada on Cultpix. Availability may vary by region.
When did Jangada release? It released in 1958.
