MARS ONE | 2022
Gabriel Martins is a master of delicacy and “Mars One” is proof of this. Populated by well-defined characters, the feature explores Brazilianness being an affectionate portrait of Brazilian families authentically without clichés.
THEY DON’T COME IN PEACE | 2021
Shot in 16mm with Kodak support, the short reflects on predominantly Black victims of police violence. Independent production introduces fantastic element effectively, finding intelligent parallel between harsh reality and script.
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GUAXUMA | 2018
Nara Normande narrates childhood memories at Guaxuma beach through artisanal and careful animation. The director sensitively shares memories about friendship amid contact with nature that shaped their relationship.
GOOD MANNERS | 2017
Juliana Rojas and Marcos Dutra mix genres from horror to coming of age to tell story about motherhood. Brazil-France partnership brings renewed perspective to werewolf, anchoring folklore in tangible reality with themes like racial prejudice.
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TATUAPÉ MAHAL TOWER | 2014
Fernanda Salloum and Carolina Markowics create gem in stop-motion with architectural model dolls. Almodovarian story of Javier balances tragic and hilarious, translating idealized society through meticulous animation with current themes.
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THE ORPHAN | 2018
Carolina Markowicz directs short about Jonathas, played by Kauan Alvarenga, who overflows with charisma and personality. Portrait about waiting and resilience of homosexual boy in orphanage, showing exuberant inner world through non-linear editing.
CHARCOAL | 2022
Carolina Markowicz debuts in feature film with “Coal”, set in São Paulo’s countryside. Group of characters deals with isolation while lost in expectations and secrets. The subtle tension between Maeve Jinkings and Camila Márdila is anguishing.