Film list

[back-to-basics--Film-image]
Back to Basics 1994 33'
    Directed by Dominic French .
A group of environmentalists and homeless have purchased some land on which to settle and get back to a simpler way of life. But the nearby residents of the 'best-kept village’ in Somerset,
British-Irish Isles Social Conflict Alternative culture Land Rights
[dreamland--Film-image]
Dreamland 2001 30'
    Directed by Gema Juárez-Allen .
This film explores the dreams and frustrations of camp squatters in Rio de Janeiro State, as, supported by the MST (Landless People's Movement), they wait for permission to settle on unused land close by.
South America Squatter Settlements / Homelessness Land Rights
[reclaiming-the-forest--Film-image]
Reclaiming the Forest 1987 39'
  Directed by Paul Henley Georges Drion .
National governments, itinerant gold-miners, and indigenous inhabitants compete for control of an area of the South American rainforest. The film shows the potential conflict between the interests
South America Land Rights Indigenous peoples / First Nations peoples Social Change Social Conflict
[sin-tierra-no-somos-shuar--Film-image]
Sin tierra, no somos Shuar 2009 23'
  Directed by Stacey Williams .
Shuar traditions and land are intimately tied to another. This film explores how the traditions and relationships change when foreign mining companies enter their territory.
South America Land Rights Indigenous peoples / First Nations peoples Social Conflict