Ironland

A slow, sorrowful journey through ruined land, mixing grief with quiet outrage as it traces the long shadow of industry.

Directed by

Lucas Bambozzi

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ailton Krenak

Overview

After living in the United States for decades, Brazilian geographer Camila decides to return to her native state of Minas Gerais when a mining-related environmental disaster strikes the area. A dam burst, destroying several villages with heavily polluted wastewater from an iron ore mine. In this documentary road movie, Camila shows how mining has shaped the state’s history.

How it feels

Measured and demanding.

About

Environment, corruption, class, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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