Bexiga, Ano Zero

Story

Synopsis

A brief look at the traditional Bexiga, am important neighborhood in the early 20th century with the massive arrival of Italian immigrants who felt at home while developing their businesses and generating a great economy to São Paulo. But in the second half of the century the families of means left the place; others were evicted due to a government crisis...and then with plenty of empty houses and spaces Bexiga became a spot for home invasions from poor families who were living under the streets.

Director

Regina Jehá

Writers

António de Alcântara Machado, Sérgio Bianchi, Regina Jehá

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil

Release date

1 January 1971