In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, residents face significant challenges as the 2016 Summer Olympics approach, highlighting their struggles amid the city's preparations.
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In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, residents face significant challenges as the 2016 Summer Olympics approach, highlighting their struggles amid the city's preparations.
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In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, a community of squatters faces daily struggles as the 2016 Summer Olympics approach. While the city prepares for a global spectacle, these residents remain largely invisible. Directed by Émilie B. Guérette, The Other Rio captures their lives and challenges. The film premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in 2017. In 2019, cinematographer Étienne Roussy received a nomination for Best Cinematography in Documentary at the Canadian Screen Awards.
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Why Watch
- See the lives of squatters in Rio during the Olympics.
- Meet Émilie B. Guérette, the film's director.
- Find out about the contrast between poverty and Olympic glamor.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in 2017.
- Étienne Roussy was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in 2019.
- The film has a duration of 88 minutes.
- The documentary was released in 2017, a year after the Olympics.
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Who directed The Other Rio?
Émilie B. Guérette directed The Other Rio.
When did The Other Rio premiere?
The Other Rio premiered in 2017 at the Montreal International Documentary Festival.
What award was Étienne Roussy nominated for in 2019?
Étienne Roussy received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Cinematography in Documentary at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards.
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