Joana Pereira Bastos

Joana Pereira Bastos is a Portuguese journalist known for her impactful reporting on social issues and human rights. Her recent work includes a poignant piece focusing on the memories of children whose fathers were political prisoners during the Estado Novo regime in Portugal, highlighting the themes of oppression and the quest for freedom. This reporting inspired a theatrical production presented at the 42nd Festival de Almada, reflecting on historical injustices and the resilience of those affected.