Vladimir Carvalho, Cinema e Memória

An affectionate conversation about the life and work of one of Brazil's greatest documentarians. Vladimir Carvalho opens the doors of Cinememória to Marcia Zarur's crew. Generously, he shares every detail of the Cinema Museum: pieces and equipment carefully collected over more than half a century. These objects tell the story of cinema in Brasília, Brazil, and the world, and, above all, reflect a lifelong passion for the art of filmmaking. The short film offers a joyful and lighthearted account, which turned out to be the filmmaker's final interview. Vladimir Carvalho suffered a heart attack an hour after the team left the site and passed away two weeks later.

Directed by Marcia Zarur, Vladimir Carvalho, Cinema e Memória leans on a strong ensemble — Vladimir Carvalho, Marcia Zarur — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.