À flor da pele: relatório técnico-científico sobre a produção de um curta-metragem documental participativo

Abstract

When it comes to diseases affecting the country, dermatitis rarely receives the attention it deserves. According to the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and Pfizer, atopic dermatitis alone affects 15% to 25% of children and 7% of adults in Brazil, but after interviews conducted by IPEC, 41% of people had never heard of the disease. In a world where knowledge is power, the high level of ignorance in the current information age reflects how far we still have to go until people with atopic conditions have dignified and accessible ways to live in society, both financially and in combating prejudice, which is fueled by misinformation. This report covers the main stages of production of the short documentary film, À Flor da Pele: Pre-production, production, and post-production. It aims to describe and develop the thematic, visual, and technical choices present in the project during its creation. The documentary explores the realities of two interviewees and their relationships with atopic dermatitis, including those who experience the difficulties firsthand and caregivers of patients with the disease.