Screening of widely acclaimed documentary on socio-environmental impacts of dams in Brazil

As a response to the current investment in large hydroelectric dams as a ground to Brazil's 'sustainable' economic growth, Costs addresses the impacts these endeavours have caused on both the environment and people. Director Marilene Ribeiro surveys three hydro schemes that happen at different times in Brazil (past - the Sobradinho dam, present - the Belo Monte dam, and future - the Garambi-Panambi dam complex).

The video engages with situations in which the impacts caused by dams emerge in a more sensitive way; for example, when participants of her project (individuals who have been affected by these ventures) draw, sing, or speak about their feelings and their interpretations of their lived experience. (20 mins – 2018)

"A very important and powerful film as it engages with   an absolutely urgent issue in a committed and touching way. It is delicate and it resonates its message deep inside us."

Carlos Falci – Brazilian artist and researcher