Section 3: The Brotherhood of Man
This section of the film has the qualities of an idyllic interlude. The Jesuits and the Guarani are peacefully engaged in the building of a mission. The interlude abounds with scenes of co-operation, gentleness and acceptance. Much of the soundtrack consists of music, sound-effects or voice-over and camera tracks at medium long-shot to add to the sense of us watching a documentary. We witness the spiritual maturation of Roderigo as he moves from acceptance by and of others to full acceptance of himself.
The Vita Nostra
1.
Why is the film's main theme, the Vita Nostra, introduced here do you think?
2. How does the director show the acceptance of Roderigo by the Guarani?
3. At what point does it become clear that Roderigo has accepted himself for who he is?
4. This sequence is filmed in such a way that the community at San Carlos seems idealised. Why do you think does the director choose to idealise this community?
