FFG Offroad - Cidade de Deus
The choice of film was easily made. In May, the youth house welcomes a group of Brazilian youngsters from Vila Cruzeiro, one of Rio de Janeiro's most violent favelas. Their visit is part of a larger project called 'Ghent x Vila Cruzeiro'. The young people will spend a whole week working together. Both our young people and the Brazilians consider it a unique opportunity to screen this film together. The Brazilian visitors will provide additional context to the film, which will only intensify their experience.
Film Fest Gent Offroad is more than film. Prior to the film, Jeugdhuis Nieuw Gent presents a support act. At 18:00, a live podcast by A Tripod Cast starts and concerts by (local) musical talent such as Dzidi, DTunsi, Mehdi Bouhafs, Farrox, Dajyant and DJ rodriguezz. The Brazilian visitors will also perform with their hip-hop group 'PH Gang'. The film starts at 21:30.
Program
| 18:00 | 21:30 | Location & Entrance |
|---|---|---|
Live Podcast - Concerts - Food & drinks |
Film screening - Cidade de Deus |
Site Titannick - Nieuw Gent - Free entry |
About the film
Cidade de Deus tells the story that follows the lives of two boys, Rocket and Lil' Zé. Their paths separate when Rocket dreams of a career as a photographer, while Lil' Zé grows into a drug lord. Through Rocket's eyes, the story is told of drugs, violence, and the struggle to survive in Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous slums, as he tries to escape the cycle of violence and pursue his dreams.
Ghent x Vila Cruzeiro
In May 2024, Avansa region Ghent and numerous partners will realize a special project during 'Ghent Youth Capital 2024'. 'Ghent X Vila Cruzeiro' brings five young Brazilians from one of Rio de Janeiro's most violent favelas to Ghent for an exchange with young people from Nieuw Gent, Gent Dampoort, Rabot, and Ledeberg. The young people will exchange stories, discuss their lives, and search together for what they need to make their future a reality. Together, they will brainstorm how to convey their message to policymakers in a creative way. Partners in this project include vzw Minus One, vzw Ocup, vzw Formaat, vzw Jong, vzw Hip Hop Hooray, vzw Jong Gent in Actie, de Centrale, and Stad Gent.
The Ghent x Vila Cruzeiro project is made possible thanks to the support of Ghent European Youth Capital 2024 and JINT vzw (Erasmus+). The Brazilians are making the trip to Belgium thanks to the support of the Liedts-Meesen Foundation. The godfather of the project is Lawrence Liedts.
Jeugdhuis Nieuw Gent
Jeugdhuis Nieuw Gent
Jeugdhuis Nieuw Gent is a youth centre in the Nieuw Gent district of Ghent. The youth centre organises push-in moments on Thursdays, indoor football on Fridays, numerous activities in the weekend, as well as a studio operation and multi-day camps for children and young people. It focuses on co-ownership of children and young people in creating a leisure offer and establishing links with other policy areas (culture, work and education).
