Quick overview
The Burning Season (1994) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Raúl Juliá, Carmen Argenziano, and Sônia Braga—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.9/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
The Burning Season (1994)
Amazônia em Chamas, The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story, Amazonie v plamenech-
Released: September 17, 1994
Runtime: 123 min
: 4.9/10 from 23 votes
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder
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