Gatos (2005) Documentary about the capoeira youth of Itacare, Bahia, Brazil

The film follows 4 young Brazilians from a village that was just recently discovered by tourists. It shows the immense influence that the tourists have over the lives of the locals, and the difference between the way the tourists conceive the locals and the reality that is filmed. The arrival of foreigners to the village has created a new variety of options for self fulfillment, that doesn t go hand in hand with the economical and social possibilities of the locals. Participants: Rafael Dos Santos Luz Zalela Dror, Tatiana, Leo Shoham Uelinton Santos Barbosa Dum Joiseara Batista Ori Asulin Aladim Credits: Director and producer: Gali Meiri Cinematography Niv Ben David Editing Neco Turkienicz Sound design Yossi Rabinovich Sound Recording Uri Raz Music Daniel Rein, Michael Frost, Boaz Berman