Viva o Cinema! Uma História da Mostra de São Paulo

A warm, affectionate look at a scrappy cultural institution, mixing archival clips with wry anecdotes from the people who kept it alive.

Created by

Marina Person

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Renata de Almeida, Marina Person, Gustavo Rosa de Moura

Overview

The series tells the story of the São Paulo International Film Festival, one of the most traditional cultural events in Latin America. For 48 years, the festival has showcased hundreds of films from all over the world, bringing vibrancy to the city. Filmmaker Marina Person provides an irreverent perspective, highlighting the exciting and unusual stories that have marked the festival’s journey of resistance. The series reveals the individuals who have embraced the challenge of organizing this significant cultural event in Brazil every year, despite often challenging conditions.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, media, politics, survival

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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