From the director: The film's idea was inspired by Amos Tutuola's book, The palm wine drinkard and His Dead Palm-Wine Tapster in the Dead's Town. While this author describes the adventures of a character to find his palm wine tapster, I chose to show - in an experimental and sensorial way - who this very important person from the villages of West Africa is. The film is the result of an ethnographic research about the relationship of the Yoómbe with the oil palm in the Mayombe Forest, Democratic Republic of Congo. My main interlocutor, Defao, whom I accompanied daily during fieldwork, was a palm wine tapster.

English, Portuguese

Mutsoóngo Malaávu

In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, palm wine tapsters play a key role in the social life of the Yoómbe people. They climb oil palm trees to extract this ancient drink to share among family and friends in the villages.

Camorim is an urban quilombo (a settlement originally founded by slaves) located near Barra da Tijuca, an upper middle class neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The film is made through the eyes of four quilombolas who reveal their desires, memories, and important discoveries about the place where they live&nbsp;and&nbsp;resist.

Spanish, Portuguese, English

Camorim

This thought-provoking exploration unveils the unique challenges, triumphs, and cultural richness of a population often overlooked by the global lens. Join us on a journey to the heart of these Forgotten Shores, where diversity and isolation weave a tapestry of human stories waiting to be discovered. As we navigate through these narratives, the film serves as a poignant reminder that, if left unattended, the distinct identity of this community could potentially be erased, or worse, cease to exist. The film beckons us to contemplate the urgency of preserving cultural nuances and human stories that risk fading away into obscurity.

English

Forgotten Shores

"Forgotten Shores" is a compelling documentary that delves into the lives of a remarkably diverse community residing on one of the world's most secluded islands.

From the director: "The Hearts of Bwindi" delves into the symbiotic relationship between nature and humanity, utilizing poetic storytelling to immerse audiences in the rich biodiversity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the dedication of those safeguarding it.Our team spent a week in the park, walking with rangers and witnessing their relentless conservation efforts. This close experience highlighted the potent synergy between the rangers and local communities in preserving the ecosystem.Our narrative stitches together the voices of these committed rangers, spotlighting the devotion that fuels their work. The film employs vivid visuals to showcase Bwindi's sweeping landscapes and intricate biodiversity, inviting viewers into an often-overlooked world.Our aim is to transport audiences to the core of this remarkable location, helping them feel the energetic flow of life in Bwindi and appreciate the deep interconnectedness that exists even in nature's smallest details.

The Hearts of Bwindi

A spotlight on the harmonious efforts of wildlife rangers and local communities safeguarding Uganda's biodiverse, UNESCO-recognized Bwindi National Park.

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