Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa (1997-2006)
Criterion | 1997-2006 | 3 Movies | 424 min | Not rated | Mar 30, 2010
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This collection features three poignant films by Pedro Costa that explore the lives and environments of marginalized communities in Lisbon's Fontainhas neighborhood from 1997 to 2006. Through intimate storytelling and minimalistic style, Costa captures the struggles, resilience, and humanity of its inhabitants, delving into themes of poverty, displacement, and social invisibility. The films blend documentary realism with poetic visuals, creating a powerful meditation on memory, identity, and urban transformation. Together, these works offer a compelling and compassionate portrait of life on the fringes of society.
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