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.
Melisinas reviewed in Contacto Newspaper
As Melusinas à Margem do Rio, by Melanie Pereira, produced by Red Desert, in the Luxembourgish newspaper Contacto, by Tiago Rodrigues.
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.
Two documentaries from Red Desert at the Caminhos do Cinema Português Festival
Lucefece: Where there is no vision, the people will perish, by Ricardo Leite, and Dreams of a Revolution, by Pedro Neves, have been selected for the Caminhos Selection at the Caminhos do Cinema Português Festival.