Short film Russa is awarded at IndieLisboa Festival

The film "Russa", directed by João Salaviza (who has won the Golden Bear in 2012) and Ricardo Alves Jr. was awarded the "Árvore da Vida" Prize at the 15th IndieLisboa.

This film was made under the context of the programme "Cultura em Expansão" [Expanding Culture], following an invitation by Porto City Hall and it comprises working with the city residents, namely in the field of cinema.

The film directors were in Porto for an artistic residency for a period of three months in 2017 and they have chosen the Aleixo neighbourhood to build up a collaborative process involving residents.