Rotterdam 2024: Julia De Simone’s “Praia Formosa” Delves into the History of Black Slaves, Rio de Janeiro’s Urbanization Process
Muanza is a woman born in the Kingdom of Kongo and trafficked to Brazil sometime in the 19th century. Waking up in the 21st century, she finds herself in a bustling Rio de Janeiro. Figures from the past and from the present come into her search for her roots across the city. This is the […]
Cannes 2023: Lillah Halla on her directorial debut “Levante (Power Alley)” and the beautiful team-process of filmmaking
I had the opportunity to speak with Lillah Halla (she/her/them) about her beautiful film “Levante,” which centers on a promising 17-year-old volleyball player named Sofia, who is faced with an unwanted pregnancy. The film takes place in Brazil where abortion is against the law. She seeks to have her pregnancy terminated, and becomes a target […]