Numa Incerta Melodia - In an Uncertain Melody - is an initiative that combines the beauty of poetry with cinematography, showcasing iconic literary works in unique spaces throughout Castelo Branco.
Guided by the motto "One person, one poem, one place," this cultural project used film to bring to life the poetry recited by Albicastrenses, emphasising that "poetry transforms when spoken aloud, even if we feel it as an uncertain melody."
I had the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, where I took multiple roles as director, camera, editor, and motion designer for both the video poems and promotional teaser.
As key elements of the project, the readers selected both the poem and place for reading. This not only promoted a sense of belonging and authenticity, but also engaged readers more deeply in the project. By exploring the relationship with the space and the reader, it was possible to create a connection that the audience could relate to.
The video poems were presented at Cine-Teatro Avenida in Castelo Branco and shared on institutional channels, highlighting a captivating celebration of poetry and the beauty of the city.
Video poems
Tabacaria, de Álvaro de Campos (Fernando Pessoa)
Location: Cine-Teatro Avenida
Recited by: Leonel Azevedo
Recited by: Leonel Azevedo
Sem Título, de Alberto Pimenta
Location: Castelo Branco' Skate Park
Recited by: Ana Gil e Nuno Leão
Recited by: Ana Gil e Nuno Leão
Porque, de Sofia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Location: Praça Velha | Praça de Camões
Recited by: Nuno Marçal
Recited by: Nuno Marçal
As Portas que Abril Abriu, de José Carlos Ary dos Santos
Location: Escola Secundária Nuno Álvares
Recited by: Ana Catarina Domingues, Ana Madalena Mateus, Ana Patrícia Semedo, António Costa, Marta Marques, Carla Nunes, Catarina Mendes, Catarina Reino, David Ferrero, Joana Belo, João Campos, Pedro Neves, Sofia Lourenço and Prof. Filomena Aguiar
Recited by: Ana Catarina Domingues, Ana Madalena Mateus, Ana Patrícia Semedo, António Costa, Marta Marques, Carla Nunes, Catarina Mendes, Catarina Reino, David Ferrero, Joana Belo, João Campos, Pedro Neves, Sofia Lourenço and Prof. Filomena Aguiar
Liberdade, de Fernando Pessoa
Location: Parque da Cidade
Recited by: Miguel Gama
Recited by: Miguel Gama
Frutos, de Mia Couto
Location: Rua Fonte do Tostão
Recited by: José Júlio Cruz
Recited by: José Júlio Cruz
Credits
• Client: Castelo Branco City Hall - Cultural Programme
• Coordination: Carlos Semedo
• Director, Camera, Editor & Motion Design: Paulo Gomes
• Sound Record & Mix: Luís Marques
• Graphic Design: Paulo Veiga
• Illustration: Aires Melo
• Sketching: Carlos Matos
• Coordination: Carlos Semedo
• Director, Camera, Editor & Motion Design: Paulo Gomes
• Sound Record & Mix: Luís Marques
• Graphic Design: Paulo Veiga
• Illustration: Aires Melo
• Sketching: Carlos Matos