Favela Olímpica

Switzerland, August 2017
FILM, Documentary, 93 min.

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directed by
Samuel Chalard
Written by
Samuel Chalard
Status
In distribution

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.

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World Premiere
August 2017
Original Version
Portuguese (french/english subtitles),  colour, DCP, 93 min.
ISAN
0000-0004-5BAB-0000-0-0000-0000-3
Production
Frédéric Gonseth Productions
Producer
Frédéric Gonseth
directed by
Samuel Chalard
Written by
Samuel Chalard
Cinemato­graphy
Patrick Tresch
Editing
Karine Sudan
Sound Editing
Stéphane Mercier
Sound Design
Stéphane Mercier
Re-Recording Mix
Stéphane Mercier, Stéphane Werner
Music
Guillaume Roy
Location Sound Mix
Samuel Chalard

World Sales / World Rights

World Rights
Frédéric Gonseth Productions

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
Outside The Box Sarl Distribution
Release date: 06.12.2017

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