Rediscovered 1922 Brazilian Silent Film Found After 90+ Years

A Cinematic Treasure Unearthed in 2023 Imagine a piece of cinematic history, lost to time for over nine decades, suddenly reemerging to captivate audiences once more. This is the remarkable story of a 1922 Brazilian silent film, widely believed to be "Amazonas, o Maior Rio do Mundo," which vanished in the 1930s and was rediscovered in 2023 after being presumed lost for more than 90 years. Directed by Silvino Santos, this pioneering documentary offers a rare glimpse into the Amazon rainforest's vibrant ecosystem and indigenous life, captured over a century ago. Its rediscovery in a Czech film archive has sparked excitement among historians, cinephiles, and archivists, shedding light on early Brazilian cinema and the enduring quest to preserve long-lost silent films. While some debate surrounds its exact release date, ranging from 1918 production to a possible 1922 premiere, the film’s journey from obscurity to rediscovery stands as a testament to the fragility and resilien...