Childbirth Banned in Paradise
78 mins
Pregnant women from the paradise island of Fernando de Noronha, 360km off the Brazilian coast, are separated from their families and workplaces and sent to the mainland 12 weeks before giving birth. Pressure is brought upon those who resist. Their babies are not made welcome in their forebears’ lands. Without any reasonable explanation, the government has been denying the right of permanent residence to children of native people. Meanwhile, tourism is attracting more and more celebrities and outside investors to the island.
Ade Muri
Producer
Sandra Nodari
Researcher
Sandra Nodari
Screenplay
Julia Lea de Toledo
Screenplay
Chris Spode
Executive Producer
Rafael Mazza
Cinematography
Elisandro Dalcin
Cinematography
Cosmo Roncon Jr
Cinematography
Nina Galanternick
Editor
Roberto Oliveira
Sound
Paula Alves
Production Manager
Julia Lea de Toledo
Assistant Director
Otávio Domingues
Production Assistant
Fábio Nin
Music
Ricardo Reis
Sound Mixer
Ade Muri
Post Producer
Marcellus Schnell
Art Designer