WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE
Directors: Mathew Orzel & Heidi Brandenburg
Producers: Mathew Orzel, Heidi Brandenburg & Taira Akbar
Cinematography: Mathew Orzel & Heidi Brandenburg
Executive Producer: Leonardo DiCaprio
Global Distribution: Netflix
Current Distribution: Peacock, Kanopy, Amogo, Movistar +
An award-winning feature documentary following the conflict between Indigenous leaders and the Peruvian government over the future of the Amazon.
Awards
Winner of 18 international awards and nominated for 6 others, including:
Sundance Film Festival – Winner, Special Jury Prize for Best Debut Feature
Documenta Madrid – Winner, Grand Jury Prize
Shanghai International Film Festival – Winner, Best Documentary
Zurich Film Festival – Winner, Best Film
Zurich Film Festival – Winner, Special Mention
Mumbai Film Festival – Winner, Special Jury Mention
Cinema Eye – Nominee, Best Debut Feature
“CRITIC’S PICK. Stellar. Devastating. The rawest vision of capitalism run amok.”
— Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice
“A potent chronicle of the fight between indigenous tribes and government-supported business interests in the Peruvian Amazon. Hair-raising footage.”
— Dennis Harvey, Variety
“Effectively clarifies complex social and political issues… Earnest, direct and sometimes surprisingly dramatic.”
— Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter
“When Two Worlds Collide unfolds with breathless urgency and offers a compelling, emotionally powerful portrayal of indigenous struggle that deserves attention.”
— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
“Tells with gripping immediacy the real-life Shakespearean tragedy of the Baguazo, a story that isn't over yet.”
— Frank Bajak, Associated Press
“Spectacularly shot and emotionally gripping… a top-notch thriller based on an urgent threat facing our entire species.”
— Star Tribune