We Want More Than Money (2025)

A glimpse into how public cultural policies shape everyday life.

We Want More Than Money (2025) poster

​​The film begins with the implementation of the Paulo Gustavo Law in São Manuel, a town of 40,000 residents in the countryside of São Paulo, to open a broader conversation: what happens when public funding reaches the cultural sector? And why is there still so much resistance to that? Through interviews with funded artists, cultural managers, policymakers, and spontaneous conversations with local residents, the film reveals a reality that goes beyond the borders of a single town, drawing a wider picture of the relationship between art, public policy, and everyday life. The documentary features historian Célio Turino, creator of the Pontos de Cultura program, and congresswoman Jandira Feghali, rapporteur of the Aldir Blanc Law. The screenplay is co-written by Turino and director bagadefente.

Director: bagadefente
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Nathan Lisboa
Editing: bagadefente, Nathan Lisboa
Production: NADA∴Studio Criativo, Phalangae Produções, Olhares Produtora
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $3,500
Original Language: pt

Keywords

arts and culture, brazilian politics, public funding

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is We Want More Than Money about?
​​The film begins with the implementation of the Paulo Gustavo Law in São Manuel, a town of 40,000 residents in the countryside of São Paulo, to open a broader conversation: what happens when public funding reaches the cultural sector? And why is there still so much resistance to that? Through interviews with funded artists, cultural managers, policymakers, and spontaneous conversations with local residents, the film reveals a reality that goes beyond the borders of a single town, drawing a wider picture of the relationship between art, public policy, and everyday life. The documentary features historian Célio Turino, creator of the Pontos de Cultura program, and congresswoman Jandira Feghali, rapporteur of the Aldir Blanc Law. The screenplay is co-written by Turino and director bagadefente.
Who directed We Want More Than Money?
We Want More Than Money was directed by bagadefente.
Who stars in We Want More Than Money?
We Want More Than Money stars Jandira Feghali, Célio Turino.
How long is We Want More Than Money?
We Want More Than Money has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is We Want More Than Money?
We Want More Than Money is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of We Want More Than Money?
We Want More Than Money had a budget of $3,500.
Where was We Want More Than Money produced?
We Want More Than Money was produced in Brazil.