The Guarani Republic
"The story of the so-called Christian-Communist Republic of the Guaranis"
Originally released in 1981. The Guarani Republic is a documentary film. directed by Sylvio Back.
Synopsis
Formed by Jesuit missions in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, between 1610 and 1767, it congregated about 150,000 indigenous people in almost fifty "reductions" (Jesuit cities). The Christian-Communist Republic of the Guaranis was decimated by attacks of expeditions and mercenaries and served as an excuse for the kings of Portugal and Spain to banish the Jesuits from America.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guarani Republic about?
Formed by Jesuit missions in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, between 1610 and 1767, it congregated about 150,000 indigenous people in almost fifty "reductions" (Jesuit cities). The Christi...
Who directed The Guarani Republic?
The Guarani Republic was directed by Sylvio Back.
How long is The Guarani Republic?
The Guarani Republic has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Guarani Republic released?
The Guarani Republic was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.