I Am Here

Estou aqui
Director
Zsófia Paczolay, Dorian Rivière
Year
2024
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Country
Portugal
Genre
Social Issue, Documentary
Premiere
World Premiere

Synopsis

“The most constant and deadly disease in any society is indifference”: Abbé Pierre. In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisbon's largest sports center is repurposed into an emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Guided by Teresa, the project's director, a temporary and self-organized community emerges, restoring a culture of care and mutual support. In a society on the edge of collapse, and despite the neighborhood's scorn, the residents find a voice and a sense of belonging. The film follows the journey of Tiago and Placido, two committed friends, as they navigate the everyday turmoil in the hope of a new beginning.

Cast and crew

Director
Zsófia Paczolay, Dorian Rivière
Producer
Tiago Hespanha
Writer
Zsófia Paczolay, Dorian Rivière
Cast
Tiago N/A, Placido N/A, Teresa Maria Bispo

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