In the footsteps of a medieval warrior, six women continue to brandish their swords to defend the memory and culture of their territory. From a smuggler to a mason in France, Dona Dores has never been afraid of physical labor. With nostalgia for the old days, Dona Lúcia fervently tries to recreate the flavors of the past, while Dona Rosa has found refuge in her fairy hands. Guardians of time in a world where faith is fading, Maria, Piedade and Glória remain in the fight. This project is a tribute to the women of Melgaço whose courage and strength are the legacy of Inês Negra.
OPENING – 28 July - 19:00h
Sabrina Alves is a multimedia journalist. Daughter of Melgacense’s emigrants and born in France, she has a degree in literature and Portuguese from the Sorbonne University and a master in journalism from IEJ - Paris. She began on the radio before specializing in print and digital. Since 2019 she gave lectures on media literacy and co-directed the documentary series “Médias : les quartiers vous regardent” by Mediapart. Today, she is the editor-in-chief of a municipal magazine, a drone pilot and she develops audiovisual projects. She likes to develop issues of gender, social diversity and culture.
