Description:

Dirt field, the starting point. The raw clash between the players scratches the ground, raises dust, leaves their marks on the earth. On the moving screen, they walk and intersect. The time of the match has arrived, a place of affection and rivalry. Two bodies in a fleeing city. Something erupts in samba when feet and kicks strike a match. Imperfect match that remains in play: gaze, touch. Is there space for it off the field? Narrow curve that intertwines and dominates. Departing to arrive, a trait of virile manhood, the match is farewell, shatters, separates and connects.

Year of exhibition: 2021, Brazil

Direction and script - Samuel Samways

Cinematography and editing - Glaydson Oliveira (Índio)

Dancers - Leonardo Borges; Samuel Samways

Original soundtrack - Manu Ranilla 

This video was made during pandemics with funds from the Aldir Blanc Emergency Law - Notice n.14/2020