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202162 minPGdocumentary

Distopia

202162 minPGdocumentary

Over thirteen years, from 2007 to 2020, Porto experiences significant social changes impacting the Roma community of Bacelo, Bairro do Aleixo residents, and Feira da Vandoma vendors.

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Over thirteen years, from 2007 to 2020, Porto experiences significant social changes impacting the Roma community of Bacelo, Bairro do Aleixo residents, and Feira da Vandoma vendors.

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Tiago Afonso

Tiago Afonsodirector

Emilze Junqueira

Emilze Junqueiracast

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Over the course of thirteen years, from 2007 to 2020, the film follows the changes in the social fabric of the city of Porto. Demolitions, evictions and resettlements that affect the Roma community of Bacelo, the inhabitants of Bairro do Aleixo and the sellers at Feira da Vandoma.

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