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La forêt de tous les dangers: L'histoire de Chico Mendes

Original title: The Burning Season
  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • R
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
796
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La forêt de tous les dangers: L'histoire de Chico Mendes (1994)
BiographyDrama

Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ra... Read allBased on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder.Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder.

  • Director
    • John Frankenheimer
  • Writers
    • Andrew Revkin
    • William Mastrosimone
    • Michael Tolkin
  • Stars
    • Raul Julia
    • Carmen Argenziano
    • Sonia Braga
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    796
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Frankenheimer
    • Writers
      • Andrew Revkin
      • William Mastrosimone
      • Michael Tolkin
    • Stars
      • Raul Julia
      • Carmen Argenziano
      • Sonia Braga
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Raul Julia
    Raul Julia
    • Chico Mendes
    Carmen Argenziano
    Carmen Argenziano
    • Alfredo Sezero
    Sonia Braga
    Sonia Braga
    • Regina de Carvalho
    Kamala Lopez
    Kamala Lopez
    • Ilzamar
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Estate Boss
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    Nigel Havers
    Nigel Havers
    • Steven Kaye
    Tomas Milian
    Tomas Milian
    • Darli Alves
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Jair
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Wilson Pinheiro
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Orlavo Galvao
    Marco Rodríguez
    Marco Rodríguez
    • Tavora
    • (as Marco Rodriguez)
    Carlos Carrasco
    Carlos Carrasco
    • Helio
    Jonathan Carrasco
    • Genesio
    Jeffrey Licon
    Jeffrey Licon
    • Young Chico Mendes
    José Pérez
    José Pérez
    • Moacir
    • (as Jose Perez)
    Tony Perez
    Tony Perez
    • Francisco Mendes
    Briana Romero
    • Elenira Mendes
    Jorge Viteri
    • Father Ceppi
    • Director
      • John Frankenheimer
    • Writers
      • Andrew Revkin
      • William Mastrosimone
      • Michael Tolkin
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    leftyrights

    A good film cheapened by nudity

    While the acting and cinematography were very good, I feel the quality of this movie was much diminished by a completely gratuitous sex scene. I would warn environmental educators or student activists against showing this movie, for there is full frontal nudity that adds absolutely nothing to the plot or character development. The director should be faulted, I believe, for deciding to include this scene, but otherwise the cast and story were engaging and well done. In short, be advised that its "not rated" rating doesn't begin to address the almost pornographic nudity--but still see this movie to learn more about an important environmental activist.
    8boltons-1

    Good Earth Day Film

    It's a "true story" but I was left wondering: "Is it "Hollywood true" or "true-true"?" The bad guys are really bad and the good guys are really good.

    Although the environmental issues are addressed and resolved were the economic issues ever resolved? I was left hanging. The issue is: it it possible to have environmental friendliness while being able to build a middle class?

    There's a nude scene that is nice to look at but left me wondering how it was necessary to further the story.

    The film did raise issues to discuss: the company store, liberation theology, the rain forest, non-violent protest and development versus saving the environment.

    It is a good Earth Day film to view and then have a discussion. This is especially true for Americans who are the worst polluters in the world and tend to look to the rain forest instead of in their own backyards.

    The performances are very good. Be prepared to cry.
    9James B.

    Raul Julia in a career performance.

    "The Burning Season" is a very moving film. It tells the story of real-life Amazon rainforest activist Chico Mendes, who was murdered in the mid-eighties because of his work.

    The film shows the life of rubber tappers in Brazil, a trade handed down through generations. Its existence is threatened by rogue cattle barons and other industrial pirates, who want to burn the rainforest to make way for their plans. Mendes and his followers counter the developers with their numbers and their bodies. They adopt a program of civil disobedience, much as Gandhi's followers did in "Gandhi."

    Raul Julia gives an impassioned performance as Mendes, with several moments that are breathtaking in their intensity. I heard that he lost thirty or more pounds for this role, and it shows. It is a tragedy that Julia did not live long after filming "The Burning Season" - with this as evidence, there was so much more to him than "Addams Family" re-makes. One can see from the look in Julia's eyes that he is totally locked in during the film.
    jenhubby

    A solid film

    This movie is about more than the destruction of the Amazon Rain Forest in Brazil. It's also about the truimph of people who come together for a worthy cause. The Burning Season does a great job of communicating the passions of all involved. The corporate interests are a little stereotyped. But the movie's focus is on Chico and the lives of the rubber tappers. Their struggle is presented in a believable fashion.

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    • Trivia
      One of Raul Julia's final performances. For his role as Chico Mendes, he earned several posthumous awards (including Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG).
    • Goofs
      After the story's introduction in the 1940's the movie cuts to 1983 where the story develops from then on. However, many parts of the 1983 segment actually happened in 1980 such as Wilson Pinheiro's death.
    • Quotes

      Galvao: [on the news stories about Mendes campaigns around the world to save the forests] Chico, please. Do you really think this is in good taste? To embarrass your countrymen and your government in the eyes of the world?

      Chico Mendes: [opening an envelope and putting on a table the bullets that killed Jair] Is it in good taste to put nine bullets in a man's body?

    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995)

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico
    • Production company
      • HBO Pictures
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      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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