Experiencing Interruptions?

Crossing through the world of images

The film is a magical journey through the pioneering thoughts of psychiatrist Nise da Silveira. The story follows artist Edson Luis Antunes, a former internal transformed by Nise's therapeutic art approach. His paintings come to life, revealing a world of internal transformation through art. From internment to the liberating studio at Travessia Arts Center, housed in a former psychiatric ward, the documentary highlights Nise's impact on the global understanding of mental health and the therapeutic power of art.

  • ALEXANDRE MUNIZ
    Director
  • ALEXANDRE MUNIZ
    Writer
  • ALEXANDRE MUNIZ
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Travessia Pelo Mundo das Imagens
  • Project Type:
    Virtual Reality, 360 Video
  • Genres:
    Documentary Animation.
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - ALEXANDRE MUNIZ


Master's degree in Creative Media from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, 2022) and Cinema, Federal Fluminense University (2001). Experience in Communication and Visual Arts, with a focus on audiovisual research and production, photography, editing and assembly, and directing documentary projects. Developed and produced the cinematic virtual reality work, "Travessia pelo Mundo das Imagens".

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Director Statement

The project stems from a master's research at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, exploring cinema's link with virtual reality. Inspired by Brazilian cinematography, particularly Leon Hirszman's "Trilogia do Inconsciente," we focused on psychiatrist Nise da Silveira's works, seeing VR potential in its themes. Structuring a 360 narrative was challenging, and we drew from Méliès' cinematic magic for the narrative.