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Deep Dive: dElas (2021)

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dElas
dElas is an ethnographic audiovisual research project focusing on the voices of eighteen women cultural makers from the interior of São Paulo. Through their interviews, the film addresses themes of womanhood, feminism, and shared experiences of pain and joy. Each woman's narrative contributes to a larger conversation about their contradictions and dreams, emphasizing the importance of listening and reinterpretation in understanding their stories. The film aims to expand the debate on contemporary womanhood by making the personal political and the collective individual. By respecting each participant's voice, dElas serves as a platform for these women's unique trajectories while connecting them to broader societal contexts.

Why Watch

  • •Meet eighteen women sharing their cultural stories.
  • •Find out how personal experiences shape feminism today.
  • •See the impact of listening on understanding women's narratives.

Did You Know

•The documentary features eighteen women from the interior of São Paulo.
•dElas has a runtime of 69 minutes.
•The film is produced in Brazil and is in Portuguese.

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Feminism discussionsCultural studiesBrazilian cinema