Northern Winds

Growing up, visual artist Jonathas de Andrade was fascinated by the jangadeiros (sailors) operating the traditional fishing boats in his hometown of Maceio, Brazil. In Northern Winds, we follow him as he visits this community of workers to film their craft (which now serves tourism) for a new artwork. Intrigued by their skilful way of rolling the sailboats up and down the beach, De Andrade tries to capture their ingenious choreography. Far from romanticising their way of life, however, he creates a testament to their precarious existence in a country where unequal power structures are painfully and at times violently apparent.

Directing

Maria Ramos · Director

Production

Eline van Wees · Co-Producer

Maartje Bakers · Producer

Sterre van der Spek · Executive Producer

Editing

Nina Galanternick · Editor

Crew

Alan Schvarsberg · Cinematography