The Territory

With the help of unusual camera work and an equally sophisticated sound design, "The Territory" takes us deep into the community of the people but also approaches the settlers and farmers who illegally burn and clear land.

Film talk: Almost daily the rights of indigenous peoples regarding land and natural resources are disregarded. However, this gets barely prosecuted. How can these rights be better protected?

Prof. Dr. Jérémie Gilbert, Human Rights Law, University of Roehampton, Centre for Equality, Justice and Social Change / Dr. Maria Cecilia Oliveira, Research Group Leader, Democratic Governance and Ecopolitical Transformations (EcoPol), Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) Potsdam / Moderation: Ivvet Modinou, Director, Outreach, Education & Engagement, Simons Foundation