*** Celebrating 50 Years of Democracy in Portugal and the Carnation Revolution ***

[Newsletter-Portuguese-Cinema-Days-in-Berlin]

Dear Friends,

In 2024, we mark the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, a pivotal moment in Portugal's history. Therefore, this year our festival Portuguese Cinema Days in Berlin will delve into themes of dictatorship, colonization, and the revolution's impact on both Portugal and the African countries liberated from Portuguese colonial rule. Through film and discussion, we aim to explore these narratives and their enduring relevance in shaping history and society today.

Looking ahead to November, that's when our main event will unfold. However, this month we're preparing for a significant celebration on Sunday, April 28th, commemorating the revolution of April 25th, 1974, and fifty years of Democracy. We warmly invite you to join us for:

 

FESTA DA LIBERDADE – 50 Jahre Nelkenrevolution

 

📅 Date: Sunday, April 28th, 2024

🕐 Time: 13:00 - 20:00

📍 Location: Franz-Mehring-Platz 1, 10243 Berlin

 

This celebration will feature:

 

🎥 Exhibition: Exploring the Portuguese revolution through an exhibition curated by ND-Aktuell and the Willi Münzenberg Forum.

🎬 Film Screenings: Immerse yourself in cinematic stories of the dictatorship and the revolution with multiple screenings throughout the day.

🗣️ Debate: Engage in a thought-provoking debate with witnesses from the revolutionary times.

🍽️ Portuguese Gastronomy: Indulge in the flavors of Portugal with authentic culinary delights.

🎤 Concert: End the event with a sing-along concert, where everyone can join in singing familiar resistance songs.

Entrance: Free for all.

 

 

Program Highlights:

 

🏛️ Münzenbergsaal (1st Floor):

 

14:00 - "Cartas a uma Ditadura" (Letters to a Dictatorship), 60′, 2006, Inês de Medeiros

OV with EN subtitles
[Trailer]

15:00 - "O Casaco Rosa" (Pink Coat), 8′, 2022, Mónica Santos

OV with EN subtitles
[Trailer]

 

15:15 - "Outro País" (Another Country), 70′, 1999, Sérgio Tréfaut

OV with EN subtitles
[Trailer]

 

16:30 - 19:00 - Screening of "Prazer, Camaradas" (Pleasure, Comrades), 105′, 2019, José Filipe Costa

OV with GERMAN subtitles
[Trailer]

 
+ Followed by debate with contemporary witnesses

 

🎭 Meeting Room (Next to Münzenbergsaal):

 

16:30 - 19:00 - Screening of an Animated Film for Children about the Dictatorship and the Revolution + Craft Table for Children (Red Carnations)

🌿 Inner Courtyard or Münzenbergsaal:

 

19:00 – Sing-along concert: Portuguese resistance songs.

 

 

We welcome you to join us as we honor freedom and democracy and celebrate 50 years of progress and resilience. Let's come together for this memorable occasion.

See you there,

Helena Araújo

 

 

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Event held with the support of the MNE (Comunidades Portuguesas) and the Instituto Camões.