'Soco a Soco' Documentary Screening with Director

This special screening of the documentary 'Soco a Soco' offers a rare chance to see the film in the presence of its director, Diogo Varela Silva, and the protagonist, Orlando Jesus. The film, which won the Audience Award at the latest Doclisboa festival, paints a vivid portrait of a Lisbon that no longer exists, centered on the boxing matches that enlivened Parque Mayer in the 1970s.

Orlando Jesus, a former boxer, also owned Truque, a fado house that hosted many notable figures from the Portuguese arts scene. The documentary features contributions from Pedro Galveias, Jorge Fernando, and young guitarist Gaspar Varela, weaving together a rich tapestry of personal and cultural history.

The event takes place at Atmosfera M, an intimate venue in Lisbon, and admission is free with mandatory registration. It's a compelling evening for anyone interested in Portuguese documentary cinema, the history of Lisbon, or the intersection of sport and music in the city's cultural life.