FAVELA OLÍMPICA
synopsis
The film unfolds in Rio de Janeiro on both sides of the wall separating the new Olympic Stadium and the favéla Vila Autódromo. Nothing prevents the co-existence of these two worlds but some judge them “incompatible” including Rio’s Mayor. His wish to reclaim this area, reserved for Rio’s poor since the 1990s, sets off a lopsided power struggle as people with little means fight to keep their home. Meanwhile, the Opening Ceremony approaches.
| original title: | Favela Olímpica |
| country: | Switzerland |
| year: | 2017 |
| genre: | documentary |
| directed by: | Samuel Chalard |
| film run: | 93' |
| screenplay: | Samuel Chalard |
| cinematography by: | Patrick Tresch |
| film editing: | Karine Sudan |
| music: | Guillaume Roy |
| producer: | Frédéric Gonseth |
| production: | RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse, Frédéric Gonseth Productions |
| distributor: | Outside The Box |


















