Renilson: Life and Carnival

Renilson: Life and Carnival

2026 · 23 min

Renilson: Life and Carnival" is a documentary that tells the story of one of the greatest cultural figures in the city of Acari, in Rio Grande do Norte. In the 1980s and 1990s, he had a major impact on the carnivals and performances of this small inland city, working in a community-focused way alongside friends and local people, with a strong sense of plurality and diversity.

Directed by Freddie Araújo · Written by Freddie Araújo

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