Content Details
Samuel and The Light
Duration: 70′
Language: Portuguese
Subtitle: English
Production Year: 2023
Format: HD
Origin: Brazil, France
SYNOPSIS
Until the “Light For All” project came along, the inhabitants of Ponta Negra, Brazil, had always lived without electricity. Vinicius Girnys spent six years among them. A gentle yet searing portrait of a changing village, oscillating between shots filmed by candlelight and fireworks imported by the influx of tourists.
AWARDS
• Best Ibero-American Documentary Feature and FEISAL Awards at Guadalajara IFF
• Best Film by the Society of Authors of France
• Best Documentary at São Paulo IFF
• Jury’s Special Mention – Students Choice at Movies That Matter
• Selected at Visions du Réel, Hot Docs, Ambulante FF, Porto/Post/Doc, DocPoint FF, Dublin IFF, Ecofalante FF, Beyond Borders