Life and Death in Rio Favela Explored in Emma Boccanfuso’s Documentary ‘Saudades Eternas’
Premiering in the international competition at Visions du Réel, “Saudades Eternas” is the feature debut of visual artist and director Emma Boccanfuso, drawn from years spent filming inside Rio de Janeiro’s Chapéu Mangueira favela. The film centers on Sueli, a formidable matriarch presiding over a busy, multi-generational household. Within the walls of her home, daily…
Read MoreSwiss Films Make Strong Showing at Visions du Réel With Three Titles in Main Competition
Three homegrown titles – Jacqueline Zünd’s “Heat,” Elsa Amiel’s “Dentro” and Emma Boccanfuso’s “Saudades Eternas” – are set to compete in the international competition at Visions du Réel in Switzerland, signalling a strong national presence in this year’s lineup. In total, 26 Swiss productions and co-productions are featured across the festival, including a significant showing…
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