DREAMS OF SÔNIA
Renan Braga
DREAMS OF SONIA (2024)
“Dreams of Sônia” is a captivating work-in-progress feature documentary that tells the inspiring story of Sônia Guajajara, an indigenous activist who embarked on her campaign for Congress during the 2022 general elections in Brazil. As she faces dangerous adversaries and navigates complex challenges, the outcomes of this election hold profound implications not only for Brazil but also for the future of our planet, given the critical environmental and indigenous rights issues at stake. Not only did she emerge victorious in the elections, but she also etched her name in history by becoming the first indigenous individual to assume the role of a Minister of State. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and breaking barriers.
Written and Directed By: Renan Braga
Executive Producers: Marcus Vinicius Ribeiro & Zachary Kuipers
Producers: Julia Tolentino | Carolina R. Santana | João Queiroz Filho
Director of Photography: Alan Schvarsberg
Screenwriter: Alice Lanari
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RENAN BRAGA - Director
About the Director:
Renan is a filmmaker and photographer from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. He earned his degree in Film Direction from the International Film School of Cuba (EICTV) in 2018. With a diverse body of work, Renan has written and directed numerous short films spanning fiction and documentary genres. Between 2020 and 2022, Renan collaborated with the NGO Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), diligently preparing reports that shed light on the criminalization of indigenous leaders throughout Brazil. Renan’s evocative photographic documentary series has garnered publication on prestigious Latin American platforms such as Desinformémonos, Ecuador Today, and Brut México.