Os Arara Ending Explained: Documentation of the preparations and expeditions of the Frente de Atração Arara da Funai, in the state of Pará, Brazil. Directed by Andrea Tonacci, this 1983 documentary film stars Sydney Possuelo (Self). Rated 5/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of Os Arara?

Documentation of the preparations and expeditions of the Frente de Atração Arara da Funai, in the state of Pará, Brazil. With the construction of the Transamazônica, the Arara territory (without contact with the white man) is cut in half, and the Indians react by attacking the workers. Aware that all contact is a creation of dependency, the sertanista Sydney Possuelo, who also reflexively narrates the documentary, leads the expeditions that aim to identify the groups, how many individuals there are, establishing territorial limits to protect the area against invaders and loggers in the region.

Andrea Tonacci's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Sydney Possuelo (Self)'s journey. With the construction of the Transamazônica, the Arara territory (without contact with the white man) is cut in half, and the Indians react by attacking the workers.

How Does Sydney Possuelo (Self)'s Story End?

  • Sydney Possuelo: Sydney Possuelo's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.

What Does the Ending of Os Arara Mean?

The ending of Os Arara brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Sydney Possuelo's story may not satisfy all audiences.