Fifteen storeys of the Cambridge Hotel in São Paulo become home to low-paid workers and refugees as they occupy the building amid the threat of eviction.
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Fifteen storeys of the Cambridge Hotel in São Paulo become home to low-paid workers and refugees as they occupy the building amid the threat of eviction.
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Synopsis
Inside the Cambridge Hotel in São Paulo, squatters from various backgrounds, including refugees from Congo, Haiti, Syria, and Palestine, create a makeshift community. José Dumont portrays Apolo, who is filming a documentary within the film, while Carmen Silva, a real-life housing activist, encourages residents to resist eviction. Daily life unfolds as they cook, connect with family, and hold meetings. The film captures the challenges and camaraderie among those seeking stability in a precarious urban environment.
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Why Watch
- Meet squatters from Congo, Haiti, and Syria.
- See José Dumont as Apolo in a film within the film.
- Find out how squatters resist eviction with coconuts.
Did You Know
- The Cambridge Hotel is a 15-storey building in São Paulo.
- Carmen Silva, who plays a housing activist, is a real-life campaigner.
- The film won three awards at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
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Who directed The Cambridge Squatter?
Eliane Caffé directed The Cambridge Squatter.
What languages are spoken in The Cambridge Squatter?
The languages spoken in The Cambridge Squatter include Arabic, English, Lingala, Portuguese, and Spanish.
What awards did The Cambridge Squatter win at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival?
The Cambridge Squatter won Best Film (Audience), Best Brazilian Film, and Best Editing at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
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