In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisbon’s largest sports center is repurposed into an emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Guided by Teresa, the project’s director, a temporary and self-organized community emerges, restoring a culture of care and mutual support.

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Zsófia Paczolay

Zsófi Paczolay is a freelance artist, filmmaker based in Budapest and Amsterdam. Her background is in architecture, social work, performance & basketball.

Dorian Rivière

Dorian Rivière is a French director based in Brussels. Currently part of the European filmmaking program Docnomads, he also works as a professional editor and cinematographer. His next project is a Transylvanian documentary about vampires.

Portugal
2024
78min
Portuguese
 
Director 
Zsófia Paczolay
Dorian Rivière
Producer 
Tiago Hespanha
Editor 
Joana Góis
Dorian Riviére
Zsófi Paczolay
Cinematographer 
Dorian Riviére
Sound 
Nuna Carvalho
Music 
Pedro Alves Sousa
Distribution info 
Terratreme Filmes Nevena Desivojevic nevena.desivojevic@terratreme.pt
Festivals and Awards 
School Award - ETIC Award for Best Portuguese Competition Film at Doclisboa 2025