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Oct 10, 2026 · 1h 11m
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Through the relationship between Maria Prata and her grandmother, Laura Góes, the documentary explores why so many people prefer not to confront issues related to the climate crisis despite the wealth of available information and the occurrence of recurring global tragedies. The film interweaves the pair’s walks through the century-old garden the family matriarch planted in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro state with interviews featuring prominent figures who have, in one way or another, engaged with this conversation.

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CAST

Ana Fontes
Self
Fernando Meirelles
Self
Ilona Szabo
Self
Laura Góes
Self
Luiza Trajano
Self
Natalie Unterstell
Self
Peter Houlihan
Self
Peter Senge
Self
Directed by Maria Prata

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Post Production
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Bravura Cinematográfica
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BR

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