Edila Gaitonde was the first Portuguese woman to marry a Hindu Goan during the dictatorship. Her husband, Pundalik Gaitonde, was one of the main freedom fighters for Goa’s independence. Pianist, radio announcer, filmmaker, fighter – Edila witnessed the most important changes of the 20th century. She passed away in 2021 at the age of 100, but she left stories about a forgotten Goa and Portugal. Her accounts, photographs and dozens of unreleased super 8 films are the palette to tell her life story.
Shipwrecked selected to Caminhos do Cinema Português Festival
The film, a co-production between Red Desert - Curtas Vila do Conde CRL and directed by Pedro Neves, will be featured in the Outros Olhares section of the Festival.
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River in the Official Selection of the FIDMarseille Festival
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River in the Official Selection of the International FIDMarseille Festival, in France. It is the French premiere of the film directed by Melanie Pereira, produced by Red Desert.
Cold Water in the International Competition of Short Film Festival - Clermont-Ferrand
Cold Water / Água Fria was selected for the International Competition of the world's most important Short Film Festival! The film is going to be presented in the International Competition of Clermont-Ferrand!
Cold Water was selected for 2ANNAS Riga International Short Film Festival
Cold Water / Água Fria has been selected for 2ANNAS Riga International Short Film Festival, in Latvia.