FAVELA OLÍMPICA
synopsis
The film unfolds in Rio de Janeiro on both sides of the wall separating the new Olympic Stadium and the favéla Vila Autódromo. Nothing prevents the co-existence of these two worlds but some judge them “incompatible” including Rio’s Mayor. His wish to reclaim this area, reserved for Rio’s poor since the 1990s, sets off a lopsided power struggle as people with little means fight to keep their home. Meanwhile, the Opening Ceremony approaches.
original title: | Favela Olímpica |
country: | Switzerland |
year: | 2017 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Samuel Chalard |
film run: | 93' |
screenplay: | Samuel Chalard |
cinematography by: | Patrick Tresch |
film editing: | Karine Sudan |
music: | Guillaume Roy |
producer: | Frédéric Gonseth |
production: | RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse, Frédéric Gonseth Productions |
distributor: | Outside The Box |