AWAKENING CITY

AWAKENING CITY presents an universal debate on the role of public spaces in contemporary cities, the conflicts of cars against people; malls against parks and squares; private against public; consumer against citizen; destructive urbanism against green areas. The documentary provides a set of international cases, strategies and proposals aiming full implementation of the Right to the City. Blending the Essay Film style with experimental tones, AWAKENING CITY is a WORLD PREMIERE of the FIRST FILM directed by Fernando Ramos, former Brazilian Critic, Script Writer and Assistant Director.

Director: FERNANDO RAMOS

FERNANDO RAMOS - Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in June 19, 1984. In 2000 began publishing poems, short stories and essays. In 2002 entered the LARGO SAO FRANCISCO LAW SCHOOL (USP), becoming an Attorney with expertise in Cultural Regulations, Copyright and Right to the City.

Specifications

Film Type:Documentary
Genres:Essay, Experimental, Documentary
Runtime:1 hour 40 minutes 6 seconds
Completion Date:June 1, 2015
Production Budget:10,000 USD
Country of Origin:Brazil
Country of Filming:Brazil
Film Language:English, Portuguese