Living on the Fringes: Inside the confines of a broken-down building, Maria and João scavenge for remnants of normalcy in their makeshift home. Struggling to make ends meet with their salaries, the couple finds themselves trapped in an endless cycle of insecurity and vulnerability as their dwelling remains susceptible to theft and decay. A City in Flux: Lisbon, once heralded as a vibrant urban oasis, now grapples with the complexities of its own success. A surge in foreign interest and tourism has fueled a frenzy of gentrification, driving property prices to unprecedented heights and leaving many locals stranded on the outskirts of affordability. The Cruel Irony of Prosperity: As the city basks in accolades as a top European destination, a stark juxtaposition emerges in the form of its
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