Crianças e adolescentes institucionalizados frente ao princípio do melhor interesse: um olhar sobre a realidade a partir dos documentários “se essa casa fosse minha” e “se você vem amanhã”

Abstract

In the present work, we sought to explain the practical applications of the normative provisions related to the protection of children and adolescents, especially the Statute of Children and Adolescents and the Federal Constitution of 1988, and their relations with the doctrine of Integral Protection and the Principle of Best Children's Interest, with regard to the adoption institute. In order to carry out a factual analysis, the statements contained in the documentaries “If this house were mine” and “If you come tomorrow”, which have both institutionalized children, as well as applicants for adoption and professionals related to area.