To Cross; One Nail, Metal Spit

About This Movie

So, 'To Cross; One Nail, Metal Spit' is this intriguing documentary that stretches over three years, capturing the essence of the Tejo river's edge between Marvila and Barreiro. It’s got this slow, almost meditative pacing that really draws you into the atmosphere of displacement and uncertainty. The visuals are stark yet compelling, making the viewer feel that weight of the water above with every frame. It flirts with psychogeography in a way that’s both thoughtful and haunting. There's a sense of waiting, a palpable inertia that lingers. It’s not so much about the narrative, but rather an experience, a feeling of being caught between two worlds. You can really sense the labor that went into the practical effects that echo the environment.

A unique exploration of psychogeography.Not focused on narrative but rather on atmosphere.Pacing invites deep reflection on place and belonging.