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Firmino Holanda
A leading researcher and advocate for audiovisual preservation, Firmino Holanda combines historical rigor with a sensitive perspective on the culture and identity of Ceará.
- Region
- Fortaleza, CE, Nordeste
- Age
- 71
Authorial vision
Firmino Holanda’s directorial vision is defined by an essayistic approach and a sustained investigation of memory. Moving between documentary filmmaking, film criticism, and historical research, he dedicates his work to recovering the stories of influential figures, popular cultural expressions, and pivotal episodes in the history of Ceará and Brazil. His cinema is built through the careful editing of archival materials, intimate personal testimonies, and a profound respect for cultural heritage.
Filmography
- A Jangada de Welles
2019 · Documentary · Writer & Director · 75 min
Fisherman Manuel Jacaré was swallowed by the sea while Orson Welles was filming *It's All True* in 1942. The incident evokes memories of the Estado Novo dictatorship, World War II, and Ceará’s fishermen’s struggle for labor rights and the right to remain in their traditional communities, threatened by real estate speculation.
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