DIY Project

Between Yesterday and Forever

Directed by
Marcelo Cesar
Submitted by
Reticências Filmes

What remains of a man when the past is a burden and the future a constant uncertainty? Born from months of volunteer work and immersion within a men’s recovery house, this documentary dives into the private lives of those fighting the greatest of all battles: the war against themselves. Amidst the rigor of physical training, the silence of institutional routine, and the strength of mutual support, the film reveals a mosaic of stories defined by relapse and renewal. By following the delicate path of reintegration into society, ‘Between Yesterday and Forever’ humanizes the stigma of addiction and offers a profound look at male resilience in the pursuit of a life made whole.

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