Birdwatchers

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(Brazil, 2008, 103 minutes, director Marco Bechis,)

The stunningly beautiful and moving film explores the uneasy relationships formed between the indigenous Guarani peoples and landowners in Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil.

Followed by a discussion with Fiona Watson, Campaigns Director Survival International (www.survivalinternational.org) who worked with the Guarani in the making of this film and indigenous peoples worldwide. And Jared Bowers Researching Sustainable Community-based Tourism in Guyana at Newcastle University, formerly the Tourism Manager for the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development in Guyana.

Screening supported by the Embassy of Brazil in London.