Ser Manguezal

Storytelling | Editing and Post Production Coordinator | Director of Photography

Ser Manguezal, created in partnership with Eliseu Cavalcante, was inspired by Josué de Castro's 1967 book Of Men and Crabs. Castro, a Brazilian geographer and hunger activist, depicted humans as crabs learning to walk in the mangroves, symbolizing a fusion between people and this unique ecosystem. 



The film explores the dependence of communities on the mangroves for survival and the delicate relationship between humans and this environment. In addition to recognizing the hard work of crab hunters, the project raises awareness about the importance of mangroves, which are increasingly being lost due to human activity.

Process

After conducting remote research and building connections with the local population, we embarked on the documentary production with a small team consisting of two cinematographers and one director. The entire production was completed in just three days.

The film has been showcased at several festivals,

including the

Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival, Green Screen Environmental Film Festival (T&T), FESTIVERD Venezuela, Festival de Cinema de Alter do Chão, International Migration & Environmental Film Festival, and the Black Cat Award International Film Festival. It was also featured on Globoplay in Brazil.