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Cidade; Campo
Two tales of migration. In the first, after a tailings dam disaster floods her hometown, rural worker Joana (55) moves to São Paulo to find her sister Tania, who lives with her grandson Jaime. Joana enters the universe of insecurity, replying to an application for house cleaning. She bonds with her colleagues, and their struggle for better conditions gives Joana’s life a new meaning. Her relationship with young Jaime brings back old memories. In the second part, after the death of her estranged father, Flavia (32) moves to her farm with her wife Mara. The couple suffer a shock of reality when facing the harshness of rural life. The contact with the abandoned house reveals to Flavia unknown aspects of her father. She begins to suspect that there is something supernatural in the woods.
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Plot Summary
In a near-future Brazil grappling with social and ecological crises, a group of women from a favela discover a hidden path into a seemingly idyllic rural community. As they seek refuge, they uncover dark secrets and a disturbing connection between the city's decay and the countryside's unnatural tranquility, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.
Critical Reception
Cidade; Campo has garnered significant attention on the festival circuit for its striking visuals, unsettling atmosphere, and socially relevant themes. Critics have praised its bold genre-bending approach, exploring Brazilian social issues through a unique blend of horror and social commentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique blend of social commentary and unsettling horror.
Noted for its strong visual style and atmospheric tension.
Recognized for its exploration of contemporary Brazilian social and environmental issues.
Google audience: As the film is relatively new and has primarily screened at festivals, public audience reviews and ratings on platforms like Google are not yet widely available. Initial critical responses suggest a film that provokes thought and discussion.
Awards & Accolades
Selected for competition at the Locarno Film Festival (2024).
Fun Fact
The film's director, Juliana Rojas, is known for her work that often blends genre elements with sharp social critique, making 'Cidade; Campo' a continuation of her distinctive cinematic voice.
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