Cine Cosme e Damião: cultura e lazer em ação - o impacto de atividades culturais e de lazer na redução da vulnerabilidade social de jovens Recifenses

Abstract

This study presents a sociocultural intervention proposal for the Cosme e Damião neighborhood, located on the border between the municipalities of Recife and Camaragibe, an area marked by socioeconomic vulnerabilities and a lack of public policies aimed at culture and leisure. The initiative, named Cine Cosme e Damião, proposes open-air cinema sessions integrated with a community cultural fair, aiming to promote access to national audiovisual productions, strengthen community bonds, value local identity, foster the solidarity economy, and encourage youth leadership. The project is based on participatory methodologies, involving residents in all stages — from film selection to activity organization — and establishing partnerships with academic institutions, public agencies, community leaders, and local businesses. The territorial analysis, carried out using secondary data and community consultations, revealed structural shortcomings but also potential for cultural actions capable of redefining underused public spaces, such as the parking lot of the local metro station. Inspired by the Cine Várzea project, developed in Recife’s West Zone, Cine Cosme e Damião seeks to integrate cultural, educational, and economic dimensions, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 11, and 17). The intervention is expected to contribute to reducing social exclusion, strengthening community networks, and creating new development opportunities for the neighborhood’s youth and families, while also serving as a reference for public policy initiatives and replication in other territories.