special collaboration by
Beli Martínez and Rodrigo Areias
special collaboration by
Beli Martínez and Rodrigo Areias
DOC’S do EIXO aims to promote and showcase film production from across the territory of the Eixo Atlântico through a selection of films and their subsequent circulation among the cities that make up this cooperation network, strengthening the visibility of regional filmmakers, access to culture and cross-border cultural exchange.
DOC´S DO EIXO, aims to:
— Raise the profile of regional film production, showcasing films produced in Galicia and Northern Portugal and highlighting the thematic, aesthetic and artistic diversity of the works.
— Promote audiovisual industry professionals, creating opportunities for directors, producers, screenwriters, actors and other cultural practitioners from the region to showcase their work.
— Strengthen cross-border cultural cooperation, encouraging dialogue and the sharing of experiences between Portuguese and Galician institutions, municipalities, festivals and film industry professionals.
— Promote film circulation across the Eixo Atlântico.
On Portugal’s northern border, in a rural school, children’s stories intertwine with the legends that still inhabit the place. From one tale to the next, Mariana grows up. At 17, she faces the decision to leave her village, part from her mother and go abroad to study.
Director: Iván Castiñeiras Gallego / Assistant Director: Cláudia Ribeiro / Screenplay: Iván Castiñeiras Gallego / Director of Photography: Iván Castiñeiras Gallego / Additional Cinematography: Jorge Quintela, Alberto D. Centeno
An electrifying journey into the heart of 1970s counterculture, built around never-before-seen footage of the Nova Convention. This three-day event in New York celebrated William S. Burroughs’s return to America and brought together Patti Smith, Frank Zappa, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, Allen Ginsberg, Merce Cunningham, John Cage and many others. A time capsule of creative freedom. Originally filmed by Howard Brookner and long thought lost, the footage was recovered by Aaron Brookner. The film is co-directed by Rodrigo Areias and features an original score by The Legendary Tigerman.
Directed by: Aaron Brookner, Rodrigo Areias / Written by: Aaron Brookner / Research: Paula Vaccaro / Cinematography: Howard Brookner, Tom DiCillo, James A. Lebovitz / Additional Camera: Rodrigo Areias / Music: Paulo Furtado / The Legendary Tigerman / Editing: Tomás Baltazar, Aaron Brookner, Rodrigo Areias / Sound Recording: Jim Jarmusch, Howard Brookner.
