Floresta da Tijuca (1980)

In the mid-1800s, a significant environmental project began on the hills of Tijuca. Coffee farming was destroying the area's forests, causing springs to dry up and threatening Rio de Janeiro's water source. Emperor Pedro II intervened, taking charge of the plantations and assigning Manuel Gomes Archer to lead reforestation. This true story explores the difficulties faced by the community and its leader as they work to revive the damaged ecosystem despite economic hardship and social pressures, showcasing how human resourcefulness can overcome natural challenges.