"Habitar": Canal180 documentary premieres on 25 May

The documentary "Habitar" (Inhabit) portrays current ways of living in Porto, emphasising the relationship between inhabitant and dwelling. Through nine main characters and their houses, we investigate the diversity of these homes. Each portrait reveals the individuality of the bond that the inhabitant creates with the space. The interconnection of the narratives brings together visions around fundamental themes for reflection on the role of housing and the expectations related to it.
In this exploration, we investigate the relationship between the house and individual and collective memory, as well as citizens' rights to housing and how they are affected by gentrification and tourism. In this diversity, we realise that the house is also an aesthetic symbol and a creation made by architects who delimit the space for those who will inhabit it and give life to these spaces. "Inhabit" offers a vision from the inhabitants of this territory and invites us all to reflect on how we want to live and inhabit our homes.

Credits
Title: Habitar (Inhabit)
Director: Joaquín Mora
Production: Canal 180
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary
Length: 30'
Language: Portuguese
Country: Portugal

CANAL180

Canal180 was established in 2011 as a television channel for creatives and by creatives. It offers unexpected discoveries and unique perspectives from interdisciplinary talent, often focussing on the creative process and giving audiences behind-the-scenes access to creative practices. The channel produces original content in collaboration with a wide network of local and international partners. Throughout its 13 years of existence, it has collaborated with many renowned artists, including Mac DeMarco, Hiro Murai, Vincent Moon, Mike Mills, Kevin Parker, Mitski, DANIELS, King Krule, among others. Canal180 also organises events such as 180 Creative Camp, 180 Media Lab and 180 Creative Lab.

Joaquín Mora | Biography

A film director, he graduated from the Chilean Film School with a Master's Degree in Film Directing and Screenwriting. He has directed several outstanding projects, including the medium-length film "PARIA" and the feature film "WEEKEND". He has also specialised in digital content, working as director of the Portuguese arts and media channel CANAL180. He co-directed the documentary series "Habitar", awarded best series in Latin America at the "Tal Awards" in 2021. He also led the creative and programming direction of the television channel ARTV between 2019 and 2021. In 2021, he directed the documentary "Barrio City" about the rapid growth of cities and the disappearance of neighbourhoods. He is currently the creative and content director of Canal180.