I
hold a deep appreciation for this festival, which is integral to my
love of cinema as a film professional, public manager, and cinephile.
I‘ve witnessed packed and heartfelt screenings of films I‘ve produced,
and I cherish these memories. As a film enthusiast, I‘ve been able to
revel in the treasures of documentary cinema, which have found a space
in Brazil thanks to this thoughtful and attentive curation. Today, as a
public manager, I take great pride in seeing a space fostered by the
Culture Incentive Law deliver an event to society that transcends the
language of cinema, reaching the nation and for the nation as an
expression of culture that looks at the world—and, above all, reflects
on Brazil.
Over its thirty years of existence, É Tudo Verdade / It‘s All
True has become the cherished photo album of a global documentary
family, with roots spanning the world.
As Secretary of Audiovisual at
the Ministry of Culture, I celebrate all the minds and hearts behind
this festival. I hope that, year after year, this space for exchange and
critical thought continues to serve as a beacon for inventive,
contemporary documentary filmmaking that engages with the issues of our
time. Thank you for everything, and so much more.
Joelma Gonzaga
Secretária do Audiovisual do
Ministério da Cultura