Portugal, 2024 | 55 min Director: Miguel Cortes Costa, Carolina Castro Almeida 12+ Competition Popular science
In «Wilding» we embark on a fascinating journey into the creation of a wildflower meadow, an ambitious project in the heart of the city of Oeiras where the City Council is aiming to counter the decline of pollinators in the estate of one of the most powerful and controversial ministers in the history of Portugal: Marques de Pombal. The documentary delves into the challenges confronted by this team as they repurpose the Marques' property, shedding light on their own personal growth and perspectives regarding green spaces in urban environments. «Wilding» paints a vivid portrait of a city shaped by the legacy of Marques de Pombal’s agricultural vision and the power of collective action, urging viewers to reflect on the possibilities of harmonising urban development with the natural world within their own communities.
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Miguel Cortes Costa, Carolina Castro Almeida (Portugal) Carolina Castro Almeida, born in Chaves (1991), graduated in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lisbon. She has been working in film production since 2015, contributing to festivals, events, advertising, soap operas, and various documentary and fiction films. In addition to her production work, Carolina is engaged in illustration and graphic design, creating promotional illustrations, children's books, scientific drawings, advertising storyboards, and movie posters.
Miguel Cortes Costa (1993) is an eight-year-experienced cameraman and biologist adviser for documentaries in Europe, Africa, and South America for national and international broadcasts. He co-directed his first documentary, «Malcata - The Tale of a Lonely Mountain Range» (2020), which was produced by Carolina Castro Almeida and received recognition at festivals, including a win at CineEco. Carolina and Miguel founded the audiovisual production company LengaLenga Films, focusing on nature, history, and science.
