in my land, Carnival is religion

2026 FI-Lima Official Selection: Documentary – Feature Film In Lisbon, where the Brazilian community exceeds half a million people, groups like Baque do Tejo, Baque Mulher, Palhinha Maluca, Pandeiro LX, and Lisbloco keep the Brazilian carnival tradition alive in foreign land. From intimate rehearsals to street celebrations, the documentary follows a community facing increasing bureaucratic …

Holding It Together

2026 FI-Lima Official Selection:  Short Film – Documentary  Through intimate footage—from car seats to kitchens to weighing the prices of diapers and eggs—we glimpse the personal consequences of policy choices that have dismantled social infrastructure. While Andrea appears to be holding it all together—managing her business while caring for her daughter Eva Luna—that work also …