Editor
On February 12, 2021, and after 87 years of operation, the Mercado Modelo closed its doors for good. Combining music and documentary recording, this audiovisual piece reflects the work and environment that surrounded those last few days in the market, the place where most of the food consumed in Montevideo and the metropolitan area was traded, sold, and stored.
Camera Operator
On February 12, 2021, and after 87 years of operation, the Mercado Modelo closed its doors for good. Combining music and documentary recording, this audiovisual piece reflects the work and environment that surrounded those last few days in the market, the place where most of the food consumed in Montevideo and the metropolitan area was traded, sold, and stored.
Director
On February 12, 2021, and after 87 years of operation, the Mercado Modelo closed its doors for good. Combining music and documentary recording, this audiovisual piece reflects the work and environment that surrounded those last few days in the market, the place where most of the food consumed in Montevideo and the metropolitan area was traded, sold, and stored.
Director
The work of the coffee vendors is a fundamental part of the Mercado Modelo, the main center of commerce and storage of food in Montevideo. Following its move to the outskirts of the city, the Market made headlines for several months. However, these workers did not appear in any media reports. This documentary short seeks to give them a space and a voice so we can listen to the valuable things they have to say.
