O circuito Cine Éden e o cinema na pandemia

Abstract

This work constructs research on contemporary Brazilian cinema produced in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, it seeks to understand the historical-social panorama in which these films were conceived, establishing the June Journeys of 2013 as the starting point for the analysis, until the arrival of the pandemic in Brazil in 2020. Subsequently, we examine the works created during the pandemic period to analyze production alternatives, as well as the adaptations and restrictions that occurred to ensure the continuity of the film sector. Finally, the research also delves into the specific characteristics of these films, exploring how the pandemic is represented in the works. For this analysis, we use as a research corpus the films directed by filmmakers from Bahia, submitted to the Home Cinema Showcase of the 3rd Cine Éden Circuit, an event based in the city of Ipiaú-BA, but held online due to the pandemic. The study aims to reflect on the impacts of the pandemic and social isolation on the lives and contexts of these artists and provides a better understanding of the cinematic narratives that emerged during a period of unprecedented challenges, offering a symbolic contribution to the understanding of the role of Brazilian cinema in reflecting and representing the experiences lived during the pandemic.