The short documentary ‘Pitões das Júnias - Vidas na Montanha’, which portrays life in the village of Pitões das Júnias, in the municipality of Montalegre, was awarded a Gold prize at the Japan World's Tourism Film Festival 2025 on 19 March in the city of Wakayama. The production emphasises the local community's deep connection to the nature and culture of the Serra do Gerês, highlighting the authenticity and resilience of the inhabitants of this mountainous region.
The production emphasises the local community's deep connection to the nature and culture of the Serra do Gerês.
The short film was produced by the Rostos da Aldeia collective, a project that aims to valorise Portugal's low-density territories by sharing inspiring stories of people who live, work and invest in inland villages. The project's mission is to counter rural desertification by promoting sustainable tourism, the settlement of new residents and the recognition of local traditions and cultures.
