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202511 minPGdoc-short

Family Dynamics

Fogo Abismo

202511 minPGdoc-short

A 2002 letter expresses affection and absence amid childhood memories from Vila Rabelo, one of Brasília's largest squats.

Family Dynamics

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A 2002 letter expresses affection and absence amid childhood memories from Vila Rabelo, one of Brasília's largest squats.

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Roni Sousadirector

Jorge Sousacast

Luzia Lopescast

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Vila Rabelo, a major squat in Brasília, serves as the backdrop for childhood memories shaped by family photographs and archives. A 2002 letter expresses themes of affection and absence amid a father constructing homes for others and a mother dreaming of escape. Objects like a stroller and fire symbolize the child’s pain and longing for belonging in the Brazilian capital. This documentary runs for 11 minutes and was released in 2025.

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