Português
Egili Oliveira is getting ready for Carnaval 2022 in Rio de Janeiro. She takes part in the competition of the second division of the Rio Carnaval (Gold series). It is a long hard process before the samba dancer transforms herself into a gorgeous queen: the queen of the drummers of the samba group Acadêmicos de Vigário Geral. The story of a strong black woman, who at the age of 42, still fights for her space in Brazilian society and in Carnival.
Caroline Reucker
Born in Marl/North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany, in 1985. Studied direction of documentaries at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. Her films are characterised by an empathetic and open attitude allowing for intimate perceptions about unknown and uncommon realities of life. Since 2021, she lives and works as a freelance producer, director and filmmaker in Rio de Janeiro. EGILI – Rainha Retinta no Carnaval is her debut documentary for cinema.
