Thermodielectric
Brasil2023documentary72'Docs+Science
When he was on his deathbed, Brazil was bidding farewell to him as an activist advocating for the peaceful application of nuclear energy. It was his vocation when he travelled the world remaining only in occasional contact with his family. Joaquim da Costa Ribeiro's granddaughter and the author of this very personal film tries to reconstruct her grandfather persona using private and public memory traces. In this portrayal, scientific discovery is remindful of poetry writing. In both spheres, it is fundamental to experiment. Both are motivated by curiosity and fascination with the world. The sparkle of inspiration becomes the source of the idea for implementation. In no way can it be automated.
- directed by
- Q&A guestAna Costa Ribeiro
Independent artist, filmmaker and writer. PhD in Contemporary Art and Culture from Rio de Janeiro State University and Master of Fine Arts in Cinema from San Francisco State University. Held 02 solo exhibitions: HOME IS WHEN WE COME BACK and BEYOND THE FUSION POINT. Directed 07 short films, including ARPOADOR, and 05 documentary series, including EDUCATION AND SOCIETY IN BRAZIL. Collaborated with several directors as editor on feature films, short films, documentary series and video installations. Texts published in Brazil and Portugal. THERMODILECTRIC is her first feature film as a director.
- cinematography
- Ana Costa Ribeiro, Pepê Schettino
- script
- Ana Costa Ribeiro
- music
- O Grivo
- editing
- Ana Costa Ribeiro
- production
- Ana Costa Ribeiro (Gaivota Studio)
- Photo