Carrying more water than the world's largest river, the Amazon, the so-called flying rivers of South America have their origin in the Amazon rainforest and cross the entire continent. A unique phenomenon that causes a series of meteorological and ecological repercussions, avoiding, for example, desertification.
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What would be the consequences for the balance of our planet if they disappeared? Can the Amazon Forest be continuously exploited and deforested?
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From the Amazon to some of the best laboratories and research centers in the world, and thanks to 3D animation sequences, this scientific research will explain how flying rivers work and their fundamental influence on the global climate.
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A race against time is underway to preserve them.
2022, Documentary for TV, 4K, 1 x 52'
Produced by Grifa Filmes, ZED, TV Cultura, Arte France
Co-produced by NHK, Planete +
Direction and Script: Pascal Cuissot
Produced by: Mauricio Dias, Fernando Dias, Manuel Catteau
Executive Production: Tatiana Battaglia, Valérie Abita
Original Idea and Research: Ilka Hempfing
Original Track: Alexandre Guerra
Edition: David Fernandes, Tom Laterza
Direction of Photography: Otavio Lima, Jean-Gabriel Leynaud
Project Direction: Bianca Corona, Claire Benard
Sound: Miqueias Motta, Paulo Seabra, Alexey Antonov
With the support of Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée, PROCIREP - Société des Producteurs et de L'ANGOA, Ancine, Government of the State of São Paulo, by means of Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy, Proac ICMS, Proac Expresso Direto
Sponsored by: EMS
Exhibition: TV Cultura, Arte France, NHK, Planete +
International distribution: ZED
