A film about one of the most genuine and ancient carnival celebrations in Portugal, the Entrudo de Lazarim, which explores the fascinating caretos and their elaborate costumes, not only as a window onto the carnival festivities, but also as a reflection on gender dynamics and the perpetuation of ancestral customs, passed down between generations in an ancient Portuguese village. The documentary highlights how rituals and traditions are kept alive and passed down from generation to generation, offering an intimate and rich perspective on social and cultural transformations over time.
Diogo Varela Silva (b. 1971) is a film director and producer. His work has been shown and awarded at several film festivals. He is the director of the first Fado musical, a street opera entitled Alfama in B. Graduated in Cinema/Film Production from the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, in Lisbon, Portugal.
