The End of the River (1947) is a British drama film directed by Derek Twist and written by Wolfgang Wilhelm, based on the novel Death of a Common Man by Desmond Holdridge. The film stars Sabu and Bibi Ferreira.
The film was produced by Powell & Pressburger, the famous filmmaking duo known as "The Archers". It was filmed mainly on location, along the upper sections of the Amazon River.
The film tells the story of Manoel (Sabu), a young Indian boy who lives in the Amazon rainforest. Manoel is taken from his home by a group of rubber tappers and brought to the city of Belém. There, he is accused of murder and put on trial.
The film explores the themes of racism, culture clash, and the exploitation of indigenous people. It was a critical and commercial success, and is considered to be one of the best British films of the 1940s.
The film is now considered to be a minor cult classic. It is notable for its use of location photography in the Amazon rainforest and for its portrayal of the clash between cultures.
I have spent sometime in the area of Brazil where The End of the Movie was set. The task of filming must have presented a serious challenge.
That must have been so interesting, to see a film set there, when you've been in that setting personally yourself!
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