October and November mark the return of travelling cinema sessions to communities on the island of Santo Antão, in Cape Verde. The initiative is promoted by the Olho Largo Association, as part of the Burrin Project, and once again brings animated and fiction films to children and adults in various locations in the municipality of Porto Novo. This edition has the support of Cineclube – Expansion and Education of the IndieLisboa Association, Cinanima and the newly created distributor Olharapo, reinforcing a national and international collaborative network that focuses on the decentralisation of culture and the direct involvement of local communities with little access to cinema.
The Burrin Project was created as a tribute to the donkey — a symbol of resistance, adaptation and stubbornness. Like this indispensable companion in rural life on Santo Antão, Burrin carries on its back the mission of bringing cinema to places where it rarely reaches. We believe that animated cinema is a powerful tool for social and cultural transformation, capable of uniting communities, arousing curiosity and inspiring new ways of seeing the world.
The outdoor screenings take place in public spaces and their main objective is to promote access to film culture in isolated areas, with a special focus on children — although adults also participate enthusiastically, transforming each session into a true community gathering.
Burrin’s next stops will be Tarrafal de Monte Trigo (31 October), Covada Community Centre (8 November), Berlim Community Centre (15 November), Fund de Lomb Bronc (22 November) and Ribeira Fria (29 November).
The programme includes a special selection of Portuguese animated and fiction short films.
Among the films presented are Olá Avó, Olá Avó (Coletivo de Crianças, Portugal, 2024, 3′), a tender animation created by a group of children; O Chapéu (The Hat) (Alexandra Allen, Portugal, 2017, 5’), a delicate story about imagination and discovery; A Cada Dia Que Passa (Emanuel Nevado, Portugal, 2025, 11’), a poetic reflection on time and memory; Kiki and Bouba – A Peachy Story (Adrian Krzych, Basia Szczerbanowska, Julia Wiereńko, Poland, 2024, 4’), an entertaining short film that explores language and shapes; Foxtale (Alexandra Allen, Portugal, 2022, 6’), inspired by oral tradition and the relationship between humans and animals; and We Managed to Make a Film (Tota Alves, Portugal, 2024, 15’), a work of fiction that celebrates creativity and teamwork.
More information about Burrin Project available here:
https://olholargo.wixsite.com/olholargo/burrin