Two decades of scavenging in Rio de Janeiro's Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area shape the life of a 63-year-old woman managing schizophrenia.
“Everything that is imaginary has, exists and is”
Synopsis
Two decades of scavenging in Rio de Janeiro's Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area shape the life of a 63-year-old woman managing schizophrenia.
Synopsis
Estamira, a 63-year-old woman, lives in the Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area of Rio de Janeiro. For two decades, she has scavenged for survival while managing schizophrenia. Beginning in 2000, the film follows her as she starts treatment at a psychiatric clinic. Her thoughts often appear fragmented, filled with delusions and obsessions. Over time, moments of clarity emerge, revealing her humanity and the challenges of mental health amid the realities of life in one of Brazil's largest landfills.
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Why Watch
- Meet Estamira, a woman surviving in a landfill.
- See the impact of mental health treatment on her life.
- Follow her journey through the Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area.
Did You Know
- Estamira has lived in the Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area for over 20 years.
- The documentary starts capturing her life in the year 2000.
- Estamira is 63 years old during the filming of the documentary.
- The film has a duration of 121 minutes.
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What is the main focus of the documentary Estamira?
Estamira follows a 63-year-old woman living in the Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area of Rio de Janeiro, who has spent two decades scavenging for survival while managing schizophrenia.
Who directed the documentary Estamira?
Estamira was directed by Marcos Prado.
In what year was Estamira released?
Estamira was released in 2004.
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