Fashion as 'Resistance' and 'Empowerment': Screening of Brazilian Film 'Favela é Moda'
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies will host a screening of the Brazilian documentary 'Favela é Moda' on June 24, 2026. The film depicts the identity of young people at a model agency in a favela. A talk session with experts will follow the screening.
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Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Fuchu, Tokyo; President: Nobuo Haruna) will host a screening of the Brazilian film 'Favela é Moda' (Original Title: Favela é Moda) at TUFS Cinema on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
This film is a documentary following 'Jacaré Moda,' a model agency established in a favela (slum) in Rio de Janeiro. It vividly depicts young people who, facing a society that has marginalized Black bodies, position fashion as a 'form of resistance' to affirm their identities and sexuality. The film has received high acclaim, including the Audience Award at the 2019 Rio Film Festival.
Following the screening, the university will invite Satomi Shimogo, a journalist who has long reported on Brazil's urban poor and indigenous people, for a talk session with Erika Miyashita Kelecom, a university graduate and organizer of 'Brazil Film Festival Plus,' to delve into the social and cultural context behind the work.
1. Event Overview
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 16:30 (Doors open 16:10, expected to end 18:50)
Venue: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Agora Global Prometheus Hall (3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo; 5-minute walk from Tama Station on the Seibu Tamagawa Line)
Contents:
- Film Screening: 'Favela é Moda' (77 minutes)
- Post-screening Commentary/Talk: Satomi Shimogo (Journalist), Interviewer: Erika Miyashita Kelecom (Organizer, s.e.a. 'Brazil Film Festival Plus')
Admission: Free (Pre-registration recommended; pre-registered attendees will be prioritized if capacity is exceeded)
Details: https://www.tufs.ac.jp/event/2026/260624_c01.html
2. About the Film
Title: 'Favela é Moda' (2019 / Brazil / 77 minutes / with Japanese subtitles)
Awards: Audience Award (Best Documentary) at the 2019 Rio Film Festival, etc.
Highlights: The film showcases the powerful eyes of young people who challenge the prejudice of favelas being 'dangerous places' by looking back at society through the runway, as well as the vibrant colors dancing on the screen.
This film is a documentary following 'Jacaré Moda,' a model agency established in a favela (slum) in Rio de Janeiro. It vividly depicts young people who, facing a society that has marginalized Black bodies, position fashion as a 'form of resistance' to affirm their identities and sexuality. The film has received high acclaim, including the Audience Award at the 2019 Rio Film Festival.
Following the screening, the university will invite Satomi Shimogo, a journalist who has long reported on Brazil's urban poor and indigenous people, for a talk session with Erika Miyashita Kelecom, a university graduate and organizer of 'Brazil Film Festival Plus,' to delve into the social and cultural context behind the work.
1. Event Overview
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 16:30 (Doors open 16:10, expected to end 18:50)
Venue: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Agora Global Prometheus Hall (3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo; 5-minute walk from Tama Station on the Seibu Tamagawa Line)
Contents:
- Film Screening: 'Favela é Moda' (77 minutes)
- Post-screening Commentary/Talk: Satomi Shimogo (Journalist), Interviewer: Erika Miyashita Kelecom (Organizer, s.e.a. 'Brazil Film Festival Plus')
Admission: Free (Pre-registration recommended; pre-registered attendees will be prioritized if capacity is exceeded)
Details: https://www.tufs.ac.jp/event/2026/260624_c01.html
2. About the Film
Title: 'Favela é Moda' (2019 / Brazil / 77 minutes / with Japanese subtitles)
Awards: Audience Award (Best Documentary) at the 2019 Rio Film Festival, etc.
Highlights: The film showcases the powerful eyes of young people who challenge the prejudice of favelas being 'dangerous places' by looking back at society through the runway, as well as the vibrant colors dancing on the screen.
FAQ
How can I participate in the screening?
Pre-registration via the official website is recommended. Pre-registered attendees get priority if capacity is exceeded.
How to get to the venue?
It is a 5-minute walk from Tama Station on the Seibu Tamagawa Line.
What is the talk session about?
It will delve into the social and cultural context behind the film, focusing on Brazil's urban poor and indigenous people.