The documentary unfolds in Rio de Janeiro on both sides of the wall separating the new Olympic Stadium and the favela Vila Autódromo. Nothing prevents the co-existence of these two worlds, but some judge them incompatible including Rio’s then mayor. His wish to reclaim these area reserved for Rio’s poor since the 1990’s sets off a lopsided power struggle as people with little means fight to keep their home. Meanwhile, the opening ceremony approaches.
Favela Olímpica
2017
12 years
93 min.
Documentary
Switzerland
Colorido
Samuel Chalard
Samuel Chalard
Patrick Tresch, Serge Pirodeau
Karine Sudan, Cristina Muller
Frédéric Gonseth
Frédéric Gonseth Productions, Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS)
Guillaume Roy
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