Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence

The stories forgotten by time must be unearthed so they can continue to exist.

Through the streets, churches, and memories of Ouro Preto, Brazil, this documentary explores the roots that shape the country's history and the voices that have resisted being erased. It revisits a past marked by slavery, faith, spirituality, and the resilience of people whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized. Through discovery and reflection, the film explores a history that lives on in Brazilian culture, art, and traditions, inviting us to look beyond monuments and established narratives. To understand our roots is also to recognize those who, despite attempts to silence them, remain present in who we are.

Cast

Ana Clara Martins Freitas

Ana

Isabelly Letícia Araújo da Silva

Isabelly

Leandro Teixeira

Leandro

Miguel Belfort Barboza

Miguel

Lorena Yasmin

Lorena

Lívia Lima de Souza

Lívia

Manuella Ferreira da Silva Guedes

Manuella

Julia Lacerda de Menezes

Julia

Thauany Shaer Piffer

Thauany

Heitor Antonelli Batista

Heitor

Luciana Ramos Pereira

Luciana

Larissa de Sá Fontes

Larissa