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'''Vidigal''' is a neighborhood and a [[favela]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Vidigal overlooks [[Ipanema|Ipanema Beach]] ({{lang-pt|Praia de Ipanema}}) and [[Ilhas Cagarras]]. It is located in the [[South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)|South Zone]] of [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]], between [[Leblon, Rio de Janeiro|Leblon]] and [[São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro|São Conrado]] neighborhoods.
Vidigal overlooks [[Ipanema|Ipanema Beach]] ({{lang-pt|Praia de Ipanema}}) and [[Ilhas Cagarras]]. It is located in the [[South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)|South Zone]] of [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]], between [[Leblon, Rio de Janeiro|Leblon]] and [[São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro|São Conrado]] neighborhoods.


===Morro Dois Irmãos===
Vidigal is a [[Neighbourhood|neighborhood]] in the [[South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)|South Zone]] of [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]]. Its favela is Morro do Vidigal, which gave rise to the Vidigal neighborhood. Despite being a poor area, like most favelas, Vidigal is located between some of Rio's most affluent neighborhoods, such as [[Leblon]] and São Conrado, on the [[:pt:Morro_Dois_Irmãos_(Rio_de_Janeiro)|Morro Dois Irmão]]<nowiki/>s. It is home to various animals and plants from the [[Atlantic Forest]]. In 2000, its Human Development Index ([[Human Development Index|HDI]]) was 0.873, the 38th highest in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro (a result derived from its HDI being calculated together with São Conrado). Until the 2000s, it was merely a [[favela]], but with the expulsion of drug trafficking, the neighborhood began a slow and gradual [[urbanization]] process due to its real estate and tourism potential. Currently, it has the 21st most valuable square meter in the city, costing an average of R$ 6,706,<ref>http://www6.urbanizo.com/?template=simple2c&tdfs=1&s_token=1620954785.0019777006&uuid=1620954785.0019777006&showDomain=1</ref> approximately R$ 2,800 above the city's average of R$ 3,853.
The Vidigal favela is located at the base of {{Lang|pt|Morro Dois Irmãos}} ("Two Brothers Hill"), which inspired a song by [[Chico Buarque]].<ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnUK6Zeem8w "Morro Dois Irmãos" song by Chico Buarque], youtube.com. Accessed 4 December 2022.</ref>

Considered by many a postcard of Rio and a favorable place for fishing, it quickly gained fame as an excellent spot for sea views. From a romantic perspective, some people claim that the view of the sea from Vidigal is the most beautiful in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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== Toponymy ==
Vidigal was named after a former commander of the Military Police of the [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|State of Rio de Janeiro]] in the [[19th century]], Major [[:pt:Miguel_Nunes_Vidigal|Miguel Nunes Vidigal]], who, due to his services, received a piece of land at the foot of Morro Dois Irmãos as a gift from the [[Benedictines|Benedictine monks]] in 1820. The area was occupied by shacks starting in 1940, giving rise to the current favela.

== Transportation ==
Since October 9, 2017, there has been a fare integration between legalized [[Van|vans]] and the [[Rio de Janeiro Metro]], originally costing R$ 5.00, allowing residents of Vidigal and Rocinha to pay a lower price to use both modes of transportation. The integration is done at the [[Jardim de Alah Station|Jardim de Alah]] and [[São Conrado]] stations, and at least 66 vans, identified with a yellow stripe on the side, are authorized to connect with the metro. The benefit is available to passengers with a [[RioCard]], and the integration must be completed within a maximum of two and a half hours.

== Security ==
In general, favelas are considered dangerous areas, due to drug trafficking activities, however this reality has changed over the years in many parts of Rio. Some favelas, specially Vidigal, has been through a process called “pacification”, which means the government intensified police enforcement with checkpoints and establishing police stations in key locations in order to bring safety to both community and local commercial activities. On Vidigal the proccess started on January 18, 2012 and the community began to be served by the 19th [[Pacifying Police Unit|Pacifying Police Unit (UPP)]].

This process has provided a new status of neighborhood and safe area to Vidigal, becoming a very touristic area.

== In Popular Culture ==


{{Lang|pt|Morro Dois Irmãos}} is also the location of a very frequented and sought-after Two Brothers trail ({{Lang|pt|Trilha Morro Dois Irmãos}}).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.etrilhas.com.br/trilhas/dois-irmaos|title=Dois Irmãos - eTrilhas - Encontre trilhas para sua aventura e conecte-se com guias profissionais.|last=eTrilhas|access-date=1 December 2018|language=pt-br}}</ref> To complete this hike, one would travel to Vidigal. At the base, near Praça do Vidigal, visitors may choose to ride to the Vila Olímpica soccer field (the entrance for the hike) by Kombi van or on the moto-taxis. There are two viewpoints in this hike before reaching the final destination of the peak. From the first, you will be able to see Rocinha, which is the largest favela in Latin America, and a clear view of Pedra da Gávea. From the second, you are able to see Serra da Carioca, Gávea, Corcovado (where Christ the Redeemer stands tall), and Pedra Bonita. Upon reaching the highest peak of the Morro Dois Irmãos you are able to see all of South Zone (Zona Sul) ranging from Botafogo to Leblon, including a view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas).{{cn|date=December 2022}}
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==== In Film ====
In the movie ''[[Rio, I Love You]]'' (multiple filmmakers), the story ''Vidigal'', by Korean director [[Im Sang-soo|Im Sang-Soo]], is set in Vidigal.


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== Crime ==
''The Cold Front That Brings the Rain'' by [[Neville d'Almeida|Neville D'Almeida]] (2015) was filmed in Vidigal.
In November 2011, Vidigal and its neighboring community, [[Rocinha]], were pacified by the [[Pacifying Police Unit]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.estadao.com.br/noticias/cidades,operacao-choque-de-paz-toma-favela-da-rocinha,798187,0.htm | title=Operação 'Choque de Paz' toma Favela da Rocinha - Brasil }}</ref>


In September 2017, a so-called coup d'état took place in Rocinha {{clarify|date=December 2022}} which saw its criminal control shift from ADA to CV ({{Lang|pt|Comando Vermelho}} or Red Command).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.brasil247.com/pt/247/rio247/317964/Disputa-pelo-poder-coloca-Rocinha-em-guerra.htm| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170919153801/https://www.brasil247.com/pt/247/rio247/317964/Disputa-pelo-poder-coloca-Rocinha-em-guerra.htm| archive-date = 19 September 2017| title = Disputa pelo poder coloca Rocinha em guerra}} </ref>
The movie ''New World'' by [[Álvaro Campos (screen writer)|Álvaro Campos]] (2021) was filmed in Vidigal.


As of December 2017, and through December 2020, Vidigal is a completely transformed favela, for the worse, where it is not uncommon to hear daily heavy arms fire and even see criminals carrying machine-guns on the main street, Av. Presidente João Goulart at all times of day. In 2020, at times there were gun battles<ref>{{Cite web|title=RJ: homem é baleado em tiroteio entre policiais e traficantes no Vidigal [29/07/2020]|url=https://noticias.uol.com.br/cotidiano/ultimas-noticias/2020/07/29/homem-e-baleado-em-tiroteio-no-vidigal.htm|access-date=1 January 2021|website=noticias.uol.com.br|language=pt-br}}</ref> between the military police and drug traffickers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RJ: homem é baleado em tiroteio entre policiais e traficantes no Vidigal [29/07/2020]|url=https://noticias.uol.com.br/cotidiano/ultimas-noticias/2020/07/29/homem-e-baleado-em-tiroteio-no-vidigal.htm|access-date=2022-02-16|website=noticias.uol.com.br|language=pt-br}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Moradores relatam tiroteio no Vidigal; PM afirma que UPP foi atacada|url=https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/11/03/moradores-relatam-tiroteio-no-vidigal.ghtml|date=3 November 2020|access-date=1 January 2021|website=G1|language=pt-br}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MPRJ denuncia PMs por morte de 4 pessoas no Vidigal, na Zona Sul do Rio|url=https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/12/21/mprj-denuncia-pms-por-morte-de-4-pessoas-no-vidigal-na-zona-sul-do-rio.ghtml|date=21 December 2020|access-date=1 January 2021|website=G1|language=pt-br}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Trabalhador morto no Vidigal durante operação da PM é enterrado neste domingo|url=https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/01/19/trabalhador-morto-no-vidigal-durante-operacao-da-pm-foi-enterrado-neste-domingo.ghtml|date=19 January 2020|access-date=1 January 2021|website=G1|language=pt-br}}</ref>
The movie ''Leo's Party'' by Luciana Bezerra and Gustavo Melo (2024) was filmed in Vidigal.
==In popular culture==
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===In cinema===
* In the anthology film ''[[Rio, I Love You]]'', by [[Im Sang-soo]], the sketch ''The Vampire of Rio'' takes place in the favela of Vidigal.
* The film ''A Frente Fria que a Chuva Traz'' (2015), by Neville D'Almeida, was shot in Vidigal.<ref>{{ cite web | language=pt | url=https://heloisatolipan.com.br/arte/a-frente-fria-que-a-chuva-traz-leva-jovens-ricos-a-favela-e-levanta-questoes-sobre-o-distanciamento-entre-os-dois-mundos | title = "A Frente Fria que a Chuva Traz" leva jovens ricos à favela e levanta questões sobre o distanciamento entre os dois mundos | first=Karina | last=Kuperman | website={{ill|Heloisa Tolipan|pt}} | date=7 October 2015 | accessdate=12 September 2024 }}</ref>
* The film ''Mundo Novo'' (2021), by [[Álvaro Campos]], was shot in Vidigal.<ref>{{cite news | language=pt | url=https://blogs.oglobo.globo.com/ancelmo/post/filmado-no-morro-do-vidigal-o-longa-mundo-novo-estreia-dia-29.html | title=Filmado no Morro do Vidigal, o longa 'Mundo novo' estreia dia 29 | first=Ana Cláudia | last=Guimarães | website=[[O Globo]] | date=26 October 2021 | accessdate=12 September 2024 }}</ref>
* The film ''A Festa de Léo'' (2024), by Luciana Bezerra and Gustavo Melo, was shot in Vidigal.<ref>{{cite news | language=pt | url=https://47.mostra.org/filmes/a-festa-de-leo-47a | title=A Festa de Léo | website=47ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema em São Paulo | year=2023 | accessdate=12 September 2024 }}</ref>


==== In Literature ====
===In literature===
* The four short stories in Olavo Wyszomirski's Histórias do Vidigal (2015) are set in the favela. <ref>language=pt|author=| url = https://www.amazon.com.br/Hist%C3%B3rias-do-Vidigal-Olavo-Wyszomirski/dp/8566464761| title = Histórias do Vidigal por Olavo Wyszomirski | website = Amazon.com.br| date = | accessdate = 20 July 2024</ref>
The four stories in the collection ''Histórias do Vidigal'' by Olavo Wyszomirski (2015) are set in the community.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Vidigal
Neighborhood
Aerial photo of Vidigal
Aerial photo of Vidigal
Vidigal is located in Rio de Janeiro
Vidigal
Vidigal
Location in Rio de Janeiro
Vidigal is located in Brazil
Vidigal
Vidigal
Vidigal (Brazil)
Coordinates: 22°59′41″S 43°14′19″W / 22.99472°S 43.23861°W / -22.99472; -43.23861
Country Brazil
StateRio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/CityRio de Janeiro
ZoneSouth Zone

Vidigal is a neighborhood and a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Geography

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Vidigal overlooks Ipanema Beach (Portuguese: Praia de Ipanema) and Ilhas Cagarras. It is located in the South Zone of Rio, between Leblon and São Conrado neighborhoods.

Morro Dois Irmãos

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The Vidigal favela is located at the base of Morro Dois Irmãos ("Two Brothers Hill"), which inspired a song by Chico Buarque.[1]

Morro Dois Irmãos is also the location of a very frequented and sought-after Two Brothers trail (Trilha Morro Dois Irmãos).[2] To complete this hike, one would travel to Vidigal. At the base, near Praça do Vidigal, visitors may choose to ride to the Vila Olímpica soccer field (the entrance for the hike) by Kombi van or on the moto-taxis. There are two viewpoints in this hike before reaching the final destination of the peak. From the first, you will be able to see Rocinha, which is the largest favela in Latin America, and a clear view of Pedra da Gávea. From the second, you are able to see Serra da Carioca, Gávea, Corcovado (where Christ the Redeemer stands tall), and Pedra Bonita. Upon reaching the highest peak of the Morro Dois Irmãos you are able to see all of South Zone (Zona Sul) ranging from Botafogo to Leblon, including a view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas).[citation needed]

Crime

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In November 2011, Vidigal and its neighboring community, Rocinha, were pacified by the Pacifying Police Unit.[3]

In September 2017, a so-called coup d'état took place in Rocinha [clarification needed] which saw its criminal control shift from ADA to CV (Comando Vermelho or Red Command).[4]

As of December 2017, and through December 2020, Vidigal is a completely transformed favela, for the worse, where it is not uncommon to hear daily heavy arms fire and even see criminals carrying machine-guns on the main street, Av. Presidente João Goulart at all times of day. In 2020, at times there were gun battles[5] between the military police and drug traffickers.[6][7][8][9]

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In cinema

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  • In the anthology film Rio, I Love You, by Im Sang-soo, the sketch The Vampire of Rio takes place in the favela of Vidigal.
  • The film A Frente Fria que a Chuva Traz (2015), by Neville D'Almeida, was shot in Vidigal.[10]
  • The film Mundo Novo (2021), by Álvaro Campos, was shot in Vidigal.[11]
  • The film A Festa de Léo (2024), by Luciana Bezerra and Gustavo Melo, was shot in Vidigal.[12]

In literature

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  • The four short stories in Olavo Wyszomirski's Histórias do Vidigal (2015) are set in the favela. [13]
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  • Aerial view of Vidigal
    Aerial view of Vidigal
  • Vidigal. The tall building to the right is the Sheraton Rio luxury hotel
    Vidigal. The tall building to the right is the Sheraton Rio luxury hotel
  • Vidigal at night
    Vidigal at night
  • From viewpoint of Morro Dois Irmãos Hike
    From viewpoint of Morro Dois Irmãos Hike
  • View from highest peak of Morro Dois Irmãos Hike.
    View from highest peak of Morro Dois Irmãos Hike.
  • Vidigal watched from Leblon beach.
    Vidigal watched from Leblon beach.

References

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  1. ^ "Morro Dois Irmãos" song by Chico Buarque, youtube.com. Accessed 4 December 2022.
  2. ^ eTrilhas. "Dois Irmãos - eTrilhas - Encontre trilhas para sua aventura e conecte-se com guias profissionais" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Operação 'Choque de Paz' toma Favela da Rocinha - Brasil".
  4. ^ "Disputa pelo poder coloca Rocinha em guerra". Archived from the original on 19 September 2017.
  5. ^ "RJ: homem é baleado em tiroteio entre policiais e traficantes no Vidigal [29/07/2020]". noticias.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  6. ^ "RJ: homem é baleado em tiroteio entre policiais e traficantes no Vidigal [29/07/2020]". noticias.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  7. ^ "Moradores relatam tiroteio no Vidigal; PM afirma que UPP foi atacada". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 November 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  8. ^ "MPRJ denuncia PMs por morte de 4 pessoas no Vidigal, na Zona Sul do Rio". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 December 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Trabalhador morto no Vidigal durante operação da PM é enterrado neste domingo". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 19 January 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  10. ^ Kuperman, Karina (7 October 2015). ""A Frente Fria que a Chuva Traz" leva jovens ricos à favela e levanta questões sobre o distanciamento entre os dois mundos". Heloisa Tolipan [pt] (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  11. ^ Guimarães, Ana Cláudia (26 October 2021). "Filmado no Morro do Vidigal, o longa 'Mundo novo' estreia dia 29". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  12. ^ "A Festa de Léo". 47ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema em São Paulo (in Portuguese). 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  13. ^ language=pt|author=| url = https://www.amazon.com.br/Hist%C3%B3rias-do-Vidigal-Olavo-Wyszomirski/dp/8566464761%7C title = Histórias do Vidigal por Olavo Wyszomirski | website = Amazon.com.br| date = | accessdate = 20 July 2024
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