Diário da Primavera (2023)

Overview

A documentary that reflects on Fabíola Aquino's decision to undergo bariatric surgery and shows her anxieties, expectations, and fears, as well as other stories about her body and obesity, in addition to speeches by specialized professionals. The film also discusses strategies for dealing with the social control of bodies, since prejudice is confused with discourses on health. The proposal has cross-cutting obesity-related themes - representations of the body, fatphobia, psychology, society, prejudice, food, and economic power.

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