Bicycles of Nhanderú

Bicycles of Nhanderú

2011 · 48 min · ★ 6.2 · Documentary

An immersion in spirituality and everyday life of the Mbya-Guarani from the Koenju village in Southern Brazil.

Directed by Ariel Ortega

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