Archive of films Barbers / Barbeiros

Brazil
2012, 16 min

Section: Documentary Films - Competition
Year: 2012

This skillfully compiled cinematic portrait from a Brazilian filmmaking duo features experienced barbers from São Paulo who initiate us into the mysteries of their traditional craft. Unfortunately, its social dimension and even its very existence are gradually disappearing.

Synopsis

In 1970 Brazil’s barbers represented a full 53% of the public services workforce. By 2001 that number had dropped to 4%. Prior to that time, barbershops served the men of Brazil as more than just a means of sprucing up; they were also regular meeting places where conversation flowed easily. Skillfully compiled by a pair of Brazilian filmmakers, this cinematic portrait features several experienced barbers from São Paulo who initiate us into the mysteries of their traditional craft. Regrettably, the barbershop, its social dimension and even its very existence, are fading away.

About the director

Luiz Ferraz cooperates on the development and direction of audiovisual projects, documentaries, and dramatic films. Selected filmography: Barbers (2012), Which Group Are They? (2012), Razor’s Time (2012), and The Father’s Goal (2012). Guilherme Aguilar is screenwriter and director of films, tv projects and internet content in São Paulo, Brazil. Selected filmography: Barbers (2012), O Carro do Ano (2011), Bodas de Plata (2007), Claudia Calling (2006), Recortes (2005).

Contacts

Olé Produções
Rua Daniel Cardoso, 109 - Vila Anglo-Brasileira, 05028-090, Sao Paolo
Brazil
Tel: +55 113 872 173 9
E-mail: [email protected]

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About the film

Color, HD CAM
International premiere

Section:	Documentary Films - Competition

Director:	Luiz Ferraz, Guilherme Aguilar
Screenplay:	Luiz Ferraz, Guilherme Aguilar
Dir. of Photography:	Eduardo Piagge
Editor:	Fernando Honesko
Producer:	Gal Buitoni, Carol Scalice
Production:	Olé Produções
Contact:	Olé Produções

www:	www.barbeiros.com

Guests

Luiz Ferraz

Film Director, Film Director

Guilherme Aguilar

Film Director