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Take a Trip into the Psyche of the Rave Scene in João Retorta’s Euphoric Exploration of Escapism ‘Prayer’

Director João Retorta provides a euphoric exploration of our endless quest for escapism & release in rave scene 'non-documentary' music video 'Prayer'.

Documentary, Music

Relive the Birth & Death of the Ayia Napa UK Garage Scene in João Retorta’s ‘Sun, Sea and UKG’

João Retorta talks to DN about his documentary charting of the rise and fall of the late 90s UK Garage scene in the Cyprus resort town of Ayia Napa.

Documentary

João Retorta Crafts a Late Night Love Letter to Lisbon in ‘Uma Da Manhã (01 AM)’

Lisbon born, London based director João Retorta discusses the creation of his docu-fiction ode to his hometown, 'Uma Da Manhã (01 AM)'.