Documentary captures life of organic farmers in Brazil
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Pedro Henrique Farina Soares directed a new documentary called “Vida Feirante” (“Fair Life”) that follows Luciano and Roni Mühlenberg, organic farmers in São Lourenço do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
The film records a year in the life of the Mühlenberg family, who pioneered pesticide-free farming in the region and established the first organic stall at the local fair 32 years ago.
The documentary traces the journey of food from cultivation and harvest to consumers, highlighting the knowledge, practices, and challenges faced by the farmers. It also chronicles the history of the free fair in the municipality and its importance to the local economy and the families who rely on it. “Vida Feirante” also explores the cultivation of unconventional food plants and their integration into the community’s diet, while addressing climate change and the need for public policies supporting the agricultural sector.
A pre-release screening at the Federal University of Rio Grande drew around 50 attendees, including the farmers, university members, and local residents. Luciano Mühlenberg said that “to be happy, it’s not enough to have success, money, you need a soul.” The collective Vozes em Movimento (“Voices in Motion”) produced the documentary with funding from the Aldir Blanc National Policy, a program supporting arts and culture. They have created four other free audiovisual works and share them on YouTube.
