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.
The Melusinas in Festa do Avante!
Melusinas on the banks of the river, by Melanie Pereira and produced by Red Desert, will be shown at Festa do Avante.
Lucefece review in Business Doc Europe
Lucefece: where there is no vision, the people will perish, was reviewed in Business Doc Europe by Geoffrey Macnab.
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.
The Factory with World Premiere in Curtas Vila do Conde
Our new documentary, The Factory, directed by Pedro Neves and produced by Red Desert, was selected to the International and National Competition in Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival.