Director
The history of reforestation that took place in the mid-19th century, on the top of Tijuca. With the clearing of the primitive forest to plant coffee plantations, the springs in the region dried up and affected the water supply of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Correcting the ecological imbalance, Emperor Pedro II expropriated the local farms and appointed Manuel Gomes Archer for the task.
Assistant Director
Editor
Inspired by "Voyage to the land of Brazil" by Jean de Léry, this short follows the adventures of Nicolas Durand, from Villegagnon, and the estabilishment of a French colony in 16th-century Rio de Janeiro.
Director
A film from Espirito Santo
Director
Tour around a school in Espírito Santo
Sound
The day of the washing of Christ the Redeemer, on top of Corcovado, made by the brothers, Dilson and Floriano, who once a year face this difficult task.
Director of Photography
After studying the writings of Fidel Castro, the main character pens his own piece critiquing the Suplicy law and the war in Vietnam. When his text is published in a school newspaper, the military police descend upon him. Kaput captures the counterculture spirit of 1960s Espírito Santo youth, portraying drugs, love, dancing, and rock n’ roll.
Director
Invited by his brother, physician Luis Alvarado, filmmaker Ramon Alavardo records two unpublished surgeries carried out at the Hospital das Clínicas (Clinical Hospital), in Vitória.
Ramon Alvarado is one of the most important figures of the 60s Amateur Cinema Cycle in Espírito Santo. Not only was Alvarado a prolific director of short films throughout his life, but he was also involved as the director of photography on many other important Espírito Santo film productions. Director and editor Vitor Graize brings forth archival images to add deeper layers of meaning to Alvarado’s recollections.
