Roots

A brazilian's introspective journey in Vila Pouca do Aguiar, a small town in northern Portugal, where she looks for her own roots, despite the little information available about her ancestors - who were, quite simply, common people. The documentary invites the viewer to reflect about the passage of time and the connections we might feel towards places and objects that are imbued with meaning.

  • Daniela Schmidt
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Raízes
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    100 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Daniela Schmidt

Currently pursuing a master's degree in Cinema and Television at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon (Portugal).

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