Entre Vidas: Registros documentais do Instituto Arte Vida e Projeto Nova Vida, no Cariri Cearense

Abstract

The movie "Entre Vidas" is a documentary that addresses the relationship between Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the communities where they are located. To achieve this, the Arte Vida Institute, located in the Muriti neighborhood, and the Nova Vida Project, situated in the Gesso community, were visited—both in the municipality of Crato, Ceará. The film stems from the understanding that CSOs play an important role in building social, cultural, and affective relationships within the territories where they operate. In this context, communication is understood as a fundamental element for establishing bonds, exchanges, and the sharing of experiences between institutions and residents. To produce the final work, studies were conducted on the performance of CSOs and their relationship with communities. The research was complemented by the experiences and reports of people who currently or previously experienced the work of the Arte Vida Institute and the Nova Vida Project, bridging theoretical research with the stories and transformations observed in the communities.