O design de figurino na produção de cinema do Recife: uma imersão etnográfica e a prática de entrevista-aula

This article investigates the role of costume design in Recife’s film production, with a focus on the practices adopted by costume designers Carol Azevedo, Christiana Garrido e Bárbara Cunha between 2015 and 2017. It presents the combined results of a theoretical approach, ethnographic immersion on film sets, and interview-classes conducted with industry professionals. The study examines the strategies employed by costume designers in Pernambuco’s cinema, addressing their aesthetic and logistical challenges, while also touching on their political and economic dilemmas. By highlighting the cultural and symbolic importance of costumes in cinematic narrative construction, the article explores how costume design practices in the city engage with broader trends in Brazilian and global cinema. The analysis reflects on the relevance of costume design as a strategic tool for shaping film narratives and its significant impact on the regional audiovisual industry.