Filmaporto Presents Red Desert Films Documentaries
In two sessions, Filmaporto presents a selection of works produced by Red Desert Films, founded in 2008 by filmmaker Pedro Neves. Focused primarily on documentaries, the Porto-based production company includes in its catalog award-winning films featured at prestigious national and international film festivals.
In the First Session, the following films will be presented:
Água Fria, by Pedro Neves
aos meus pais, by Melanie Pereira
Set Hares Running, by Rui Pinheiro
This session will be presented by the filmmakers. Free admission, subject to ticket collection on the day of the event. Limited to two tickets per person.
17th January
Friday
19:15
Sala 2
Cold Water and The Forgotten in Festa do Avante
Água Fria / Cold Water and Os Esquecidos / The Forgotten in Festa do Avante.
Bostofrio in comercial cinema
The documentary Bostofrio is currently showing in cinemas across Portugal, including Coimbra at Alma Shopping, Vila Real at Nosso Shopping, Lisboa at Cinema City Alvalade, and Leiria at Cinema City. Showtime is at 19h30.
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.
New documentary Neighborhoods premieres next Saturday 25th
Almost 30% of the population of Porto lives in council districts. It is a special experience when districts become small towns with their own customs and traditions.