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Discovering biodiversity, amidst the raindrops and the darkness of the forest.
Atlantic Forest
The Rain
recorded in
2023
20 minutes
Portuguese
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IN THE ATLANTIC FOREST, WHERE RAIN SHAPES THE LANDSCAPE AND WATER FLOWS TIRELESSLY BETWEEN ROOTS AND LEAVES, LIFE REVEALS ITSELF IN EVERY LAYER OF THE FOREST. THE CONSTANT HUMIDITY SUSTAINS ONE OF THE RICHEST AND MOST THREATENED ECOSYSTEMS ON THE PLANET, WHERE TIME SLOWS DOWN AND EMBLEMATIC SPECIES, SUCH AS SLOTHS, LIVE IN PERFECT HARMONY WITH THE RHYTHM OF THE FOREST.
This documentary takes the viewer into the heart of the northeastern Brazilian Atlantic Forest, following the dynamics of an environment marked by intense rainfall, abundant waterways, and extraordinary biodiversity. Throughout the documentary, various species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates emerge, all dependent on this delicate balance between water, dense vegetation, and humid climate. Sloths assume a central role in the narrative, not only for their biological uniqueness but also as a symbol of the mature and healthy forest, revealing natural behaviors, slow movements, and an intimate relationship with the trees that sustain them.
With an immersive and contemplative approach, the documentary shows the Atlantic Forest as a living system, in constant transformation, where rain is not just a climatic element but the engine of all life. Filmed under challenging conditions, this portrait seeks to highlight the ecological complexity of the Aldeia region and draw attention to the importance of conserving one of the last remaining fragments of Atlantic Forest in northeastern Brazil, essential for the survival of countless species and for the environmental balance of the entire region.
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ONWILD
Publisher
Diogo Oliveira
Narrator
2023
Filmed in
november 2026
Publication date
20 mins
Duration
Portuguese
Language
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About Diogo Oliveira
My name is Diogo Oliveira, I am a wildlife photographer, biologist, writer, speaker and environmental educator based in Portugal. Graduated in Biology from the Instituto Superior de Agronomia and Master in Conservation Biology from the University of Évora. I spend a lot of my time photographing the most fantastic animals. I have visited several countries and have collaborated with large companies, brands, NGOs and travel agencies. I like playing tennis, building Lego, watching movies and series, and I'm a big fan of Star Wars.













