Aida Afonso the weaver of Pardilhó

Aida Afonso, weaver of Pardilhó more than 70 years ago, was the guest of Jorge Bacelar, for another documentary "Things of Our Earth". Aida Afonso opened the book of her life and said that if she could go back, she would have chosen another profession, due to the meagre income she gives.

At the age of 81, there are still a few more to continue producing carpets and everything else that customers ask for. From the spinning of the thread until her preparation to put on the loom, this weaver of Pardilhó, Municipality of Estarreja already made thousands of pieces.

  • José Vieira
    Director
  • Jorge Bacelar
    Host
  • Joana Domingues
    Producer
  • Joaquim Silva
    Tecnical Stuff
  • Jorge Melo
    Writer
  • António Valente
    Key Cast
  • Nuno Melo da Silva
    Edition
  • Susana Pereira
    Journalist
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Aida Afonso a tecedeira de Pardilhó
  • Film Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 4, 2011
  • Production Budget:
    15,850 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Film Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Full-HD 1920x1080
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - José Vieira

Brief words about me ...

I did my main studies in economics and journalism, pursuing a parallel training in cinema, conducting several courses and workshops over the last 20 years in Portugal and abroad, in the area of direction and production.

In 2010 I was the director of the main regional television channel in the city of Aveiro where I worked so far and where I developed some projects with some local partners, at which point I started to make documentaries. I'm currently producing 2 feature-length films with premiered for 2020.

This year 2018 is the first year I will send my movies to festivals and I hope the people of world enjoy.

I´m acessible to all. Please, don´t hesitate to sen to me an e-mail or joined to me in my facebook profile.

FILMOGRAPHY AND PROJECTS

Other documentaries without collection:

2019 - Suicide Anatomy - premiere in 2020
2019 - Tico - premiere in 2020
2018 - Ultramar - The documentary
2016 - Sport Clube Alba – The Documentary
2016 - Cediara – The Documentary

Collection of documentaries "Things of Our Earth":

2013 - José Acabou” – A life story
2012 - A visit to the world of Xávega Art
2012 - José Fonseca – A life story
2012 - Alcina Lopes – A life story
2012 - Farmer's life
2012 - Fishermen of Aveiro river
2011 - Aida Afonso – A life story
2011 - Abílio Carteirista and his love for the moliceiros and the River of Aveiro
2011 - The art of making Cangas by the hand of Mestre Joaquim Ruivo
2011 - Visit to a farm in Bunheiro
2011 - Manuel Rufo, craftsman of Miniature Boats
2011 - Natural Reserve of the San Jacinto Dunes
2011 - Portuguese Race Cows

Collection of documentaries "Associative Movement of Sever do Vouga":

2019 - 8 documentaries
2018 - 9 documentaries
2017 - 7 documentaries

Collection of documentaries "Solidary":

2014 - Cerciesta - Solidary DVDs - remastered version with new scenes in 2018
2014 - APPACDM - Solidary DVDs - remastered version with new scenes in 2018
2014 - Firemen - Solidary DVDs - remastered version with new scenes in 2018

Collection of documentaries "Gastronomy of our Land":

2014 - Seafood Stew - Gastronomy
2014 - Chicken with honey - Gastronomy

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