Sandra Kogut documentary on 2022 Brazilian elections released

The documentary ‘No Céu da Pátria Nesse Instante’, directed by filmmaker Sandra Kogut, is now available for free on YouTube. The film provides an observational look at the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections, documenting the period leading up to the victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over Jair Bolsonaro.

Through the perspectives of voters, poll workers, militants, and citizens with diverse political views, the production captures the intense political tension and the daily realities of the electoral process. The film details the functioning of the electronic voting system and the efforts to maintain public trust amidst widespread misinformation and challenges to the reliability of the voting machines.

Originally intended to capture the campaign dynamics, the documentary’s scope shifted following the events of January 8, 2023, which saw attacks on democratic institutions. The film explores the difficulties of dialogue in a deeply polarized landscape and the significance of the democratic process in Brazil.