This bold documentary profiles the life of a trailblazing woman whose journey through the 20th century is fueled by her undying passion for geography, blurring the lines between professional and personal devotion.
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Doclisboa/ Play-Doc - International Film Festival/ Caminhos do Cinema Português/ IFF Rotterdam/ Thessaloniki Documentary Festival/ Athens Avant-Garde Film Festival/ Festival Cinematográfico Internacional del Uruguay/ Cámara Lúcida - Encuentros Cinematográficos/ Art of the Real/ FIDOCS International Documentary Film Festival/ Festival Film Dokumenter/ Panorama Internacional Coisa de Cinema/ International Festival of Science Documentary Films Academia Film Olomouc/ Primavera do Cine Film Festival/ DocBuenos Aires/ Dhaka International Film Festival/ Portuguese Cinema Week at MALBA/ Festival CINECIEN/ Portuguese Cinema Days in Berlin
Suzanne Daveau - An intrepid geographer across the globe
This insightful documentary sketches the remarkable life of Suzanne Daveau, a woman whose love for geography led her to adventurous explorations spanning the 20th century. Delving into both her groundbreaking fieldwork and the personal realms that shaped her, "Suzanne Daveau" offers a vivid portrait of a scientist whose work transcended academic boundaries, driven by passion and a deep connection to her subjects of study. Through her eyes, we witness the evolution of geography as a discipline, as well as the personal dedication required to make lasting contributions to science and understanding.