A group of tourists wades through a shallow river in a lush tropical forest in Manaus, Brazil, captured on 8mm film in 1979. The footage shows people of various ages, some wearing hats and carrying bags, carefully navigating the water under bright sunlight filtering through dense green foliage. The handheld camera follows the group from behind, capturing the natural, unscripted movement of a jungle expedition. The vibrant colors and film grain evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and adventure from the late 1970s.
More from Brazil across other decades
1970s footage from around the world
1970s footage also from Brazil
Clips with similar subjects and themes