An ode to the traditions of Melgaço and to the deep human connection with the land — its hardships, rituals, and generosity — Rui Pedro Lamy’s documentary captures the identity of a people rooted in a mountainous border region. Through evocative imagery and personal testimonies, the film preserves the memory of a time when subsistence economies shaped livelihoods and fostered communal solidarity
MDOC Award for Best Short or Medium-Length Film and Best Portuguese Documentary.
The session will be attended by the director.
