Tu que o rio habitas by José Freitas | PRT | 10'00''

Synopsis: The naval traditions of the Douro river keep alive a ritual of faith and endurance. Among the participants, a young rower faces his first journey across the water blindfolded, giving up his sight to trust the river’s flow and the rhythm of his body. This journey, both physical and spiritual, becomes an experience that goes beyond a simple competition.

A contemplative visual essay on immersing oneself in the unknown, where the absence of sight heightens the perception of what is truly essential, dissolving the boundary between the real and the ethereal.