Solo, the Law of the Favela

  • 54'
  • Netherlands
  • 1994
Against the background of the World Cup, the film-maker went in search of talented soccer players in the slums (favelas) of Rio de Janeiro. The film concentrates on the buddies Anselmo and Leonardo, both 11, who both play for a local soccer club. They are inseparable until their ambitions become serious.
  • 54'
  • Netherlands
  • 1994
Director
P&S Film
Country of production
Netherlands
Year
1994
Festival Edition
IFFR 1995
Length
54'
Medium
16mm
International title
Solo, de wet van de favela
Language
Portuguese
Producers
VPRO, Ymke Kreiken, Jean Mentens
Sales
Fortuna Films
Local Distributor
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
Director
P&S Film
Country of production
Netherlands
Year
1994
Festival Edition
IFFR 1995
Length
54'
Medium
16mm
International title
Solo, de wet van de favela
Language
Portuguese
Producers
VPRO, Ymke Kreiken, Jean Mentens
Sales
Fortuna Films
Local Distributor
EYE Film Institute Netherlands