A young woman visits her husband in prison. Both are Brazilian immigrants in Lisbon. Her son is left behind. Powerfully acted, sober and gripping fiction in grey-blue tints by João Salaviza, who won a Golden Palm in Cannes in 2009 for his short film Arena.
Also in this combined programme
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Apnoe
Wonderful third part of the Living Space series by Hund and Horn about a very normal family that suffers from a lack of gravity. -
Mila Caos
Gorgeous young man transforms into an exuberant star at the weekends; his mother is indifferent. Screened at Quinzaine des Réalisateurs in Cannes. -
Duck Hunting
A nostalgic day out hunting for a father and two sons. The violence is not only aimed at the ducks. Impressive student production.
Film details
- Country of production
- Portugal
- Year
- 2012
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 22'
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
