Ocupação de Terras na Beira Baixa

A sober, observational documentary that immerses you in rural labor and collective action, feeling both earnest and quietly tense.

Directed by

António de Macedo

Genres

Documentary

Overview

The film follows the process of occupation of Quinta da Vargem, in Unhais da Serra, by salaried workers, a process that would lead to the nationalization of the Quinta. Ocupação de Terras na Beira Baixa (Land Occupation in Beira Baixa) is part of a series of films produced by the Cinequanon film cooperative in Unhais da Serra during the period of the Agrarian Reform.

How it feels

Earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, power, justice, work

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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