Understory
Originally released in 2019. Understory is a documentary film. directed by Margarida Cardoso. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Luísa Abram and Claudio Corallo
Synopsis
Men and plants have always traveled together in a reciprocal relationship that - for better or for worse - has drastically transformed the world. The mythical cacao tree, native to the Amazon Basin, has spread throughout the world along the narrow equatorial belt. Planted on a large scale using forced labor, the history of cacao has always been linked to the dark side of industrial production and the greed of the mass markets. The director Margarida Cardoso ("The Murmuring Coast", "Yvone Kane", "Kuxa Kanema, the birth of Cinema", "Christmas 71") follows the path of his previous films, exploring and revealing the relations between the brutality of colonial history and its effects in the present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Understory about?
Men and plants have always traveled together in a reciprocal relationship that - for better or for worse - has drastically transformed the world. The mythical cacao tree, native to the Amazon Basin...
Who directed Understory?
Understory was directed by Margarida Cardoso.
How long is Understory?
Understory has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Understory released?
Understory was released on August 24, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Understory?
The main cast of Understory includes Luísa Abram, Claudio Corallo.