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202178 minLdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Housing Gaming Community

Muribeca

202178 minLdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Residents of the Muribeca Housing Complex in Jaboatão dos Guararapes face the threat of their community becoming a ghost town due to real estate speculation.

Housing Gaming Community

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Alcione Ferreira

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Residents of the Muribeca Housing Complex in Jaboatão dos Guararapes face the threat of their community becoming a ghost town due to real estate speculation.

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Camilo Soaresdirector

Alcione Ferreiradirector

Camilo Soareswriter

Alcione Ferreirawriter

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Muribeca Housing Complex in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, faces a looming threat of transformation into a ghost town. Residents confront structural issues and real estate speculation that jeopardize their homes. They engage with agencies responsible for redevelopment while sharing memories and feelings of loss. Personal stories reflect their struggle to maintain community identity amid change. Directed by Camilo Soares, the 78-minute documentary captures the emotional impact of urban development on the lives of its inhabitants.

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