50 Anos depois: o olhar dos jovens universitários sobre a revolução de abril e os caminhos da liberdade

Carlos Manuel Domingues dos Reis; Isabel Maria Ramos Marcos

doi:10.31637/epsir-2025-1390

Authors

Carlos Manuel Domingues dos Reis Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2759-9741
Isabel Maria Ramos Marcos Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3381-3898

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1390

Keywords:

revolução de Abril, democracia, liberdade, audiovisual, documentário, memória histórica, participação cívica, Portugal

Abstract

Introduction: The article reports on the project "50 Years Later: The Perspective of University Students on the April Revolution and the Paths of Freedom" developed at the School of Applied Arts of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, to encourage students to appreciate the April Revolution through audiovisual productions. Methodology: Involving 130 students, the project was structured in sequential stages. It began with research, critical analysis, and interviews, followed by detailed planning, filming, editing with advanced software, and continuous evaluation. The stages included critical reflection sessions in the classroom and public screenings, ensuring a complete and contextualized learning experience. Results and Discussion: The 24 documentaries produced addressed the Carnation Revolution from various perspectives, including family testimonials and historical reconstructions. Personal accounts enriched the productions and promoted intergenerational dialogue. The students developed technical, narrative, and civic skills, reflecting on the importance of freedom and democracy. Conclusion: The project achieved its intended objectives, deepening students' historical knowledge and technical skills while strengthening civic awareness and democratic values. The use of audiovisual technology proved effective in preserving historical memory and promoting meaningful and lasting learning.

Keywords: april revolution, democracy, freedom, audiovisual, documentary, historical memory, civic participation, Portugal

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Author Biographies

Carlos Manuel Domingues dos Reis, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Carlos Manuel Domingues dos Reis has been a lecturer at the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco since 1995. He teaches at the School of Applied Arts in the CNAEF 213 area – Audiovisuals and Media Production, within the Bachelor's degree in Communication and Audiovisual Design. He holds a degree in Visual and Technological Education, a postgraduate diploma in Multimedia Educational Communication from the Open University, and the Specialist Title in Expressive, Formal, and Space-Time Components of Animation from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. He is a filmmaker and researcher in the field of audiovisual documentaries. His research and productions focus on popular traditions, cultural heritage, traditional practices, and people's memories.

Isabel Maria Ramos Marcos, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

Isabel Maria Ramos Marcos has been a lecturer at the School of Applied Arts at the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco since 2003, specializing in Audiovisuals and Media Production, within the Bachelor's degree in Communication and Audiovisual Design. She holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Beira Interior and has earned the Specialist Title from the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, as well as a DEA (Diploma of Advanced Studies) from the Faculty of Information Sciences at the Complutense University of Madrid. Her research has focused on audiovisual documentaries, particularly in the fields of cultural and human heritage and traditional practices. In addition to teaching, she has worked in the artistic field, specifically in communication and the production of performing arts festivals.

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