Gabriel Reports on the World Cup (2014)
Brazilian boy Gabriel Matos is still very young when he learns that the 2014 World Cup will be held in his home country. He had no way of knowing that his life would be turned upside down by then. To transport hundreds of thousands supporters to the football stadium, a new rail line is being developed to run straight through his neighborhood. Houses are being demolished, entire families are forced to move and even the children’s local football pitch will soon disappear. For Gabriel this is a nightmare. He is angry at the inequality in his city and posts self-made footage of bulldozers tearing down his neighborhood on a blog. By becoming a journalist he tries to stand up for his rights.
Director: Els van Driel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Editing: Francesco Indaco
Country: Brazil, Netherlands
Language: Português
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gabriel Reports on the World Cup about?
- Brazilian boy Gabriel Matos is still very young when he learns that the 2014 World Cup will be held in his home country. He had no way of knowing that his life would be turned upside down by then. To transport hundreds of thousands supporters to the football stadium, a new rail line is being developed to run straight through his neighborhood. Houses are being demolished, entire families are forced to move and even the children’s local football pitch will soon disappear. For Gabriel this is a nightmare. He is angry at the inequality in his city and posts self-made footage of bulldozers tearing down his neighborhood on a blog. By becoming a journalist he tries to stand up for his rights.
- Who directed Gabriel Reports on the World Cup?
- Gabriel Reports on the World Cup was directed by Els van Driel.
- How long is Gabriel Reports on the World Cup?
- Gabriel Reports on the World Cup has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Gabriel Reports on the World Cup?
- Gabriel Reports on the World Cup is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gabriel Reports on the World Cup produced?
- Gabriel Reports on the World Cup was produced in Brazil, Netherlands.