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While the world turns its eyes toward Brazil for COP30, ZED brings to the international market the 52-minute documentary "Raoni, Amazonian Warrior" by Franco-Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Bouchet, dedicated to an iconic figure in the fight to preserve the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous culture.

"Raoni, Amazonian Warrior" (Yemaya Production) is a visually striking odyssey that tells the story of a man who has spent more than half a century defending the living world – from his early years as a hunter-gatherer to UN platforms, from his battle against the Belo Monte Dam to his ongoing advocacy for Indigenous rights, through the reparations
leading up to COP30. Now in the twilight of his life, Raoni Metuktire seeks to pass on his struggle to a new generation of defenders. This documentary aims to amplify his voice while urging us to rethink our bond with nature.

"As the balance of life on our planet falters, one of the few viable paths to addressing the climate crisis lies in rebuilding our alliance with the guardians of the forest. Raoni embodies that alliance: He is the voice of a world struggling to survive the limitless appetite of global capitalism. The film explores the legacy he leaves behind. Which generations will take up this fight? Will young Kayapo leaders and their allies turn the memory of resistance into a movement for the future? Raoni, Amazonian Warrior bears witness to the continuity of a struggle – and to the need to unite ancestral traditions and modernity to protect our planet," said Alexandre Bouchet, director, producer and founder of Yemaya Productions.

Produced by Yemaya Productions for Ushuaïa TV, "Raoni, Amazonian Warrior" (52' & 70' in 4K) is now open for presales. With delivery scheduled for early 2026, the documentary project will be launched by ZED at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) in Rio de Janeiro this December.

"With Raoni and local communities expected to play a central role at COP30, taking place in Amazonia this month, the timing of this documentary is extremely significant. It offers a unique opportunity for broadcasters and platforms worldwide to draw global attention to the urgent challenges facing the region, to amplify the voices of communities whose lives and traditions are at risk, and to highlight their crucial role in shaping a solution to the climate crisis," added Charlotte Tachet, Head of Distribution and Acquisitions at ZED.

"For more than twenty years, I've been filming in immersion along the frontiers of the 'pioneer world' and the Indigenous territories of the Xingu. This continuity has given me a deep understanding of the terrain, local networks, and cultural codes. My connection with Raoni's circle has been built over time – through repeated shoots in the Xingu, many visits without a camera to foster dialogue, and a constant commitment to faithfully convey their voices," concluded Bouchet.