Waiting for the Carnival
86 minutes, Documentary, 2019
86 minutes, Documentary, 2019
Sinopsys
The small city of Toritama is a microcosm of relentless capitalism. Each year, more than 20-million pairs of jeans are produced in make-shift factories. The locals work non-stop hours, proud to be the masters of their own time. During Carnival - the only leisure moment of the year -, they transgress the logic of accumulation of goods, sell their belongings without regret and flee to the beaches in search of ephemeral happiness. When Ash Wednesday arrives, a new work cycle begins..
The small city of Toritama is a microcosm of relentless capitalism. Each year, more than 20-million pairs of jeans are produced in make-shift factories. The locals work non-stop hours, proud to be the masters of their own time. During Carnival - the only leisure moment of the year -, they transgress the logic of accumulation of goods, sell their belongings without regret and flee to the beaches in search of ephemeral happiness. When Ash Wednesday arrives, a new work cycle begins..
Crew
Director: Marcelo Gomes
Screenplay: Marcelo Gomes
Producers: João Vieira Jr, Nara Aragão
Co-producer: Ernesto Soto
Executive Producer: João Vieira Jr.
Production Companies: Carnaval Filmes, Misti Filmes, REC Produtores Associados
Production Manager: Luna Gomides
Assistant Director: Karina Nobre
Cinematography: Pedro Andrade
Editing: Karen Harley
Assistant Editor: Gustavo Campos
Sound Design: Nicolau Domingues
Sound Recording: Pedro Moreira, Moabe Filho
Music: O Grivo
World Sales: Cinephil
German and International Press: Claudia Tomassini + Associates
Director: Marcelo Gomes
Screenplay: Marcelo Gomes
Producers: João Vieira Jr, Nara Aragão
Co-producer: Ernesto Soto
Executive Producer: João Vieira Jr.
Production Companies: Carnaval Filmes, Misti Filmes, REC Produtores Associados
Production Manager: Luna Gomides
Assistant Director: Karina Nobre
Cinematography: Pedro Andrade
Editing: Karen Harley
Assistant Editor: Gustavo Campos
Sound Design: Nicolau Domingues
Sound Recording: Pedro Moreira, Moabe Filho
Music: O Grivo
World Sales: Cinephil
German and International Press: Claudia Tomassini + Associates
Awards and Screenings
Berlinale - Mostra Panorama
Olhar de Cinema - Festival Internacional de Curitiba
Festival É Tudo Verdade (Special Mention by the ABD-SP Jury, Critics Awards, and Special Mention by the Official Jury)
Sheffield Doc Fest
DocAviv International Film Festival
Berlinale - Mostra Panorama
Olhar de Cinema - Festival Internacional de Curitiba
Festival É Tudo Verdade (Special Mention by the ABD-SP Jury, Critics Awards, and Special Mention by the Official Jury)
Sheffield Doc Fest
DocAviv International Film Festival