É Tudo Verdade / It's All True

A great deal has already been said about the borders between documentary and fiction, but the discussion generally gains momentum in polarized contexts, in which the conflicts be- come heated around the historical processes under development, and further readings of the past become more intense through an understanding of present day disputes. At a time in which contradictory versions of reality are found infiltrating and dominating conversations, social media and the media, cinema also provides a perfect base for the production, circulation and challenging of arguments that seek to understand and interpret our reality.

All this is bolstered by the potential for raising public awareness that arises from the attention that cinema awakens both on and off the screen, or both because of the audiovisual resources that are inherent to the language and because of the fascination that surrounds the world of cinematography, making public screenings, festivals and awards ceremonies common spaces for debate, with the consequent potential for repercussion.

In the case of documentary films, which hold a claim to establishing a greater proximity to reality, constructing meanings out of a certain truth, the viewer is more frequently invited to assume a position. In modern times, the form has benefited greatly from the proliferation of equipment designed for recording and reproduction, which has contributed to shedding light on issues, uncovering demands and providing visibility to the most varied of experiences.

Considering this scenario, Sesc is taking part in the 25th It’s All True, the leading documentary festival in South America. As well as the screenings free of charge at various Sesc locations, the program includes educational events designed to encourage thought and reflection. Transporting audiences to realities that are relatively distant, the program on offer provides unique opportunities to make contact with records of different times, spaces, activities and living conditions, and, at the same time (and for this very reason), to be able to reflect upon ourselves.

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