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FAVELA OLÍMPICA

by Samuel Chalard

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

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