THE FAVELAS

Welcome into my world

An episode from the series HOMES OF BRAZIL

Format: HD
Duration: 26’
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Available versions: French | English
Rights: All Rights | Worldwide

Synopsis

Favelas have always been associated with violence. Their impressive size and anarchic development arouse many delusions and preconceived ideas.

In Rio de Janeiro for instance, the favelas dominate the rest of the city. Perched on the numerous hillsides, their setting is exceptional and constitutes an asset that is no longer dismissed.

The favelas are far from being the closed ghettos we imagine, and they house a variety of the most original and sometimes bizarre buildings.