Deep Dive: Vertige de la chute (2019)
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Vertige de la chute, also known as Ressaca, is a 2018 French-Brazilian documentary directed by Vincent Rimbaux and Patrizia Landi. The film focuses on the lives of employees at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro during a significant economic and political crisis in Brazil. In 2017, the then-governor Luiz Fernando Pezão suspended the salaries of these employees, leading to a portrayal of their daily struggles in a challenging environment.
The documentary is shot entirely in black and white, emphasizing the somber atmosphere surrounding the theater and its workers. It captures the emotional and financial toll on the professionals as they navigate their situation, providing a stark visual representation of their plight amidst the backdrop of a larger societal crisis.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of salary suspensions on theater employees.
- •Meet the professionals at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro.
- •Find out how economic crises affect the arts in Brazil.
Did You Know
•The film was produced by Babel Doc and Stéphanie Lebrun.
•Stéphanie Lebrun and the production team won an International Emmy Award in 2020.
•Ressaca aired on Canal Brasil on May 24, 2021.
•The documentary was filmed in 2017 during a salary suspension by Luiz Fernando Pezão.
Perfect For
Brazilian theaterEconomic crisesDocumentary film fans