Assim Vivemos - Brazil's International Disability Film Festival
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Assim Vivemos is Brazil’s International Disability Film Festival, founded in 2003 and held in Rio de Janeiro at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, with editions also in São Paulo and Brasília. It is a pioneering and long-running festival focused on films about disability, inclusion, accessibility, and the rights of people with disabilities, and is notable for offering access features such as audio description, sign language, and subtitles. It screens international and Brazilian works across shorts, medium-length films, and features, including documentaries, fiction, animation, and experimental titles, and is widely regarded as one of the most traditional disability film festivals worldwide.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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