Our Stories, Ourselves 2013
6.5 / 10
Our Stories, Ourselves
Sixty-six adolescents, residents of Favela da Maré, were selected to participate in a dance show led by the choreographer Ivaldo Bertazzo, which incorporated their own daily experiences. Ten years later, directors David Meyer and Helena Soldberg search for some of the participants of this experience.
Sixty-six adolescents, residents of Favela da Maré, were selected to participate in a dance show led by the choreographer Ivaldo Bertazzo, which incorporated their own daily experiences. Ten years later, directors David Meyer and Helena Soldberg search for some of the participants of this experience.
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Release Date:
Apr 07, 2013 (Brazil)
Run Time:
1hr 20`
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Original Language:
Portuguese
Production Countries:
Brazil
Status:
Released
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Our Stories, Ourselves - Our Stories, Ourselves
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Our Stories, Ourselves - Our Stories, Ourselves
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