Director Basil da Cunha presented the film "O Jacaré", a cinematic work set in the Reboleira neighborhood, in Lisbon. The article suggests that Reboleira is presented proudly, without fear, even when referenced in the film's title.
The film does not compare to typical New York urban settings like the Bronx or Brooklyn, but celebrates Reboleira's own identity. Basil da Cunha used the community where he lives as setting, family, work crew, and accomplice in creating this story.
The production fuses cinema and real life, with the director directly involving residents and the neighborhood environment in the creative process. The article highlights the closeness between the creator and the territory he portrays.
