Acts of Men
(Atos dos Homens)
Dir. Kiko Goifman
Brazil / Germany / Netherlands, 2006, 75 mins
Subtitled
Part of Cinema Versa
The Carriageworks: Studio
13 November • 2.30pm
The Carriageworks: Studio
17 November • 3pm
Acts of Men should have been a film about the daily lives of survivors from the infamous death squad 'clean up' campaigns that have plagued the Rio de Janeiro favelas in recent decades. But a month before production, a terrible massacre took place in nearby Baixada Fluminense, demanding the attention of the filmmakers. One of the worst incidents in history, 29 people were killed by executioners thought to be local policemen involved in extortion, kidnapping and drug dealing.
Screening Details
- The Carriageworks: Studio • 13 November • 2.30pm • £4.50/£3.50
- The Carriageworks: Studio • 17 November • 3pm • £4.50/£3.50