Listening to the River

The documentary follows artist Cildo Meireles as he seeks the sounds of Brazil's main water basins to create his sound sculpture, Rio:Oir (River:Hear). Spanning locations from Foz do Iguaçu to the Pororoca of Macapá, and the mouth of the São Francisco river, the film captures the diverse auditory landscape of these regions.

As Meireles gathers the sounds, including the cacophony of residual waters and laughter, the film emphasizes the simplicity of the artist's process and the profound connection between the inhabitants and their water sources. "Listening to the River" enhances viewers' awareness of how sound interacts with visual elements, making it a compelling study for those interested in documentary filmmaking and sound art.