Abolição
Bulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in Brazil in 1988, one hundred years after slavery was abolished there.
153'
Brazil
IFFR 2019
In 1988, the centenary of Abolition of Slavery in Brazil, Zózimo Bulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in his country. This documentary provides an in-depth look through extensive archival researching and interviews of key figures who were involved in preserving black culture. Bulbul also re-enacts the past, like the symbolic signing of the Abolition Act by Princess Isabel to claim the formal ending of slavery and above all to save a political reputation.
The film is in consonance with the black movement's demands to put an end to the hegemony of white symbols and replace them with black ones. In doing so Bulbul succeeds in making a singular cinematic reflection, depicting black history from a black perspective. Aside from historical testimony, this epic documentary also points to the current relevance of facing the racism that still confronts the black population in Brazil.
Also see Pequena África, Alma no olho en Aniceto do Império em dia de alforria.
IFFR 2019
Programme IFFR 2019
Zózimo Bulbul’s legacy and the contemporary emergence of black Brazilian Cinema. With premiering films, a performance, talks and a masterclass by Gabriel Martins Alves.
Read more about this programmeBulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in Brazil in 1988, one hundred years after slavery was abolished there.
153'
Brazil
IFFR 2019
The process of transformation and empowerment of a young man, black and gay, whose account is mixed with testimonies of others.
15'
Brazil
IFFR 2019
A metaphor about slavery and the search for freedom through inner transformation, in a game of images inspired by concretism.
11'
Brazil
IFFR 2019