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Cidade Dormitório
In 1988, brothers Flávio and Patrícia outline a plan to take Cassandra, the most popular girl in school, to bed. Thirty years later, separated by time, they still reside in the small town of Alvorada / RS, where their lives are interconnected by inhabitants of different social classes and obscure personalities.
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Plot Summary
Cidade Dormitório is a documentary that explores the phenomenon of 'bedroom communities' or 'dormitory cities' in Brazil. The film examines how these urban areas, often lacking their own distinct identity and economic base, function primarily as places where people sleep before commuting to work in larger, established cities. It delves into the social, economic, and psychological impacts of this lifestyle on individuals and families.
Critical Reception
Cidade Dormitório received critical acclaim for its insightful and timely examination of a significant aspect of contemporary Brazilian urban life. Reviewers praised its observational style and the way it captured the nuances of the daily lives of those living in these commuter towns. The film was noted for its ability to provoke thought about urban planning, social inequality, and the search for identity in homogenized living spaces.
What Reviewers Say
A poignant and visually compelling look at the hidden lives of commuters.
Successfully highlights the social and psychological toll of living in 'bedroom communities'.
Offers a unique perspective on Brazilian urban development and its human consequences.
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Fun Fact
The documentary's director, Murilo Salles, is also known for his acclaimed fictional feature films, making 'Cidade Dormitório' a notable foray into documentary filmmaking for him.
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