Ramon Alvarado is one of the most important figures of the 60s Amateur Cinema Cycle in Espírito Santo. Not only was Alvarado a prolific director of short films throughout his life, but he was also involved as the director of photography on many other important Espírito Santo film productions. In this career-spanning interview, Alvarado takes the viewer on a journey through his decades working in the Brazilian film industry. The filmmaker highlights the cultural explosion that took place in Espírito Santo in the 60s and the ways in which filmmaking was a key part of that artistic scene. Director and editor Vitor Graize brings forth archival images to add deeper layers of meaning to Alvarado’s recollections.


