In the Path of the Stones - Arlington International Film Festival

On Saturday November 9 from 4-6 pm, 13FOREST Gallery is pleased to host a post-screening reception for the US premier of the film In the Path of the Stones, as a part of the Arlington International Film Festival. After a screening of the film at the Capitol Theater at 2:30 pm, we will be joined by the director of the documentary, Marco Antonio Pereira, for refreshments and a Q&A at 13FOREST.

In the Path of the Stones/No Caminho das Pedras

This mosaic of stories was created to honor the 450th year of Rio de Janeiro and to celebrate its process of urbanization. The film chronicles the rich history of the famous sidewalks made of Portuguese stones, since their appearance in Lisbon in the mid-19th century to their arrival in Rio de Janeiro, revealing the art, referencing the cultures and the omnipresence of the stones under the Carioca’s and Portuguese’s feet. The film includes the participation of musicians, poets and visual artists from Brazil and Portugal who were inspired by the works of art. Watch the trailer here.

About the Director

Born in Cordisburgo, Brazil, Marco Antonio Pereira is a film director, illustrator, publisher, music producer and guitarist. He has a degree in journalism and also studied film at the Escola Livre de Cinema in Belo Horizonte. Pereira founded the Arte e Vocação social project, a series of mobile film workshops held throughout Brazil. His short film A retirada para um coração bruto has screened at festivals around the world.