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Composed by eleven short-movies. Started in 2018, the project explore in a sensible and creative way the position of humankind and nature. The key stories illustrated by the eleven internationally recognized filmmakers reflect the intertwined relations between human society and natural environment that are aggravated by climate change on multiple dimensions and scales, hinting at possible solutions.

Jacob, Mairun and João are all 6-year-old kids. They are making themselves costumes for the school Carnival party. Ana is not participating in the activity, because she believes that Carnival festivities are a sin. This situation causes astonishment among the friends that start a chat about their different religious backgrounds. They come to the conclusion that all Gods are welcome at the Carnival party.

The documentary portrays Antonio Candido, a key figure in Brazilian literary criticism, through intimate lunch conversations recorded by his granddaughter, revealing the personal side of the esteemed professor.

Filmmaker Bassanelli follows photographer Ortu through São Paulo's Crackland, revealing his search to discern behind the appearances, not only the ghosts that devour the crack users, but the remains of a humanity in a state of emergency.