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Here comes one week completely dedicated to Brazilian Cinema
In recent years, Brazilian film production has been on a constant rise and is being recognized worldwide for its high quality and variety. More than 190 films were shot between 1995 and 2002 and many were well-acclaimed by the media. The first edition of the Festival du Film Brésilien de Montreal was a great success with an audience close to 1500 spectators who challenged heavy snow storms and the cold December weather to go to the Cinema du Parc and see a hot selection of Brazilian film and animation productions. During seven days, screenings of fiction films, documentaries and animated shorts were widely applauded. Cinema du Parc welcomed a varied audience, and the reception by the media was extremely positive. Furthermore, the festival prides itself for counting on the enthusiastic support of Brazilian and Quebcois partners, whose generous efforts and support helped to make of this event a huge success. Due to this successful experience, the Festival du Film Brésilien de Montréal returns to Montreal for the second edition and proposes a rich programme: ! A selection of recent Brazilian films with subtitles in either English or French (according to the screenings), almost all of them, never screened before in Canada; ! A focus on films dedicated to the musical genre of Bossa Nova, which celebrates its 50 years of existence; ! An industry debate focusing on co-production between Brazil-Canada in the animated films area, to take place on December 4th. This event will be enhanced with the presence of Brazilian directors who will honor us with their presence during some of the screenings. So many opportunities to discover Brazil through the eyes of talented directors. Dream, laugh, rebel, dance, vibrate with them. Come and discover Brazil as you have never seen before!
General informations www.brazilfilmfest.net
[email protected]
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CONTENTS
Programming
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Feature Films
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Documentaries
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Schedule
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Exhibition
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Useful Ressources
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Sponsors
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PROGRAMMING Feature Films L’Assaut du train postal Roberto Farias Bossa Nova Bruno Barreto Cazuza, Time Doesn’t Stop Sandra Werneck & Walter Carvalho
Documentaries
Cousin Basílio Daniel Filho
A Hungarian Passport Sandra Kogut
The Incurable Ones Gustavo Acioli
Cerrado, How Much? Rosa Berardo
Mutum Sandra Kogut
Chichester’s Choice Simonee Chichester
Out of Tune Walter Lima Jr.
Condor Roberto Mader
Two Sons of Francisco Breno Silveira
Fenêtre sur l’âme // Window of the Soul João Jardim & Walter Carvalho Garrincha, joie du peuple // Hero of Jungle Joaquim Pedro de Andrade Stratégie Xavante // The Xavante Strategy Belisário Franca Vinicius Miguel Faria Jr.
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FEATURE FILMS L’Assaut du train postal by Roberto Farias Rio de Janeiro, June 14th, 1960, 8.25am. Trapped in their slum tenement life, 6 armed men attack and rob a train transporting the payroll for a number of salaries. The gang splits the 27 million cruzeiros amongst themselves with one strict rule: in order to not raise suspicion, no one must spend more than 10% of their share each year. While the police is on their trail, conflict begins to arise between the robbers leading to an inescapable confrontation. Based on a real event.
O Assalto ao trem pagador Brazil / 1962 / 108 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with FST Cast: Reginaldo Faria, Eliezer Gomes, Grande Otelo, Jorge Dória, Ruth de Souza, Átila Iório Mostra de Venise 1962: Official Selection Bahia Festival 1962: Best Film, Best Director Lisbon Festival 1962: Caravelle d'Argent of the Best Film
Bossa Nova by Bruno Barreto A romantic comedy wrapped up in Tom Jobim’s unforgettable Bossa Nova standards. In the idyllic Rio landscape, nine characters cross each other’s paths, interweaving stories of finding and losing love in Rio, a city where life has a special rhythm all of its own. At the epicentre of these stories is Mary Ann Simpson, an attractive former flight attendant who has been living in Rio and working as an English teacher since the death of her husband two years ago, who meets Pedro Paulo, a charming and handsome lawyer who is coming out of a seven-year marriage when his wife leaves him for a Chinese Tai-Chi teacher.
Bossa Nova Brazil-USA / 2000 / 95 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Amy Irving, Antonio Fagundes, Alexandre Borges, Stephen Tobolowsky, Giovanna Antonelli 5
FEATURE FILMS Cazuza, Time Doesn't Stop by Sandra Werneck & Walter Carvalho A true story of the "daddy's boy". Cazuza is a dysfunctional, drug and booze addicted, homosexual that disrespects basic social rules and terrible and irresponsible son and man. He loves his freedom, his friend and singing with his garage band, Barão Vermelho. His career is built by chance because he needs to work and his father and president of phonographic industry Som Livre gives a job opportunity in his company as a simple employee. His talent is found by his direct chief Zeca, who convinces Cazuza's father to release his album. In the top of his career, he leaves the Barão Vermelho and finds that he has Aids. Cazuza, o tempo não pára Brazil / 2004 / 90 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Daniel de Oliveira, Marieta Severo, Reginaldo Faria, Andréa Beltrão, Leandra Leal, Emílio de Mello, André Gonçalves Miami Brazilian Film Festival 2005: Best Film, Best Actor (Daniel de Oliveira) Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2005: Best Music Preceded by the short film Five Minutes by Ricky Mastro (Brazil / 2008 / 10 min)
Cousin Basílio by Daniel Filho Luísa is a romantic, dreamy young woman, and Jorge a mild-mannered man of good economic standing. Although they hardly know each other, they marry. Luísa is a model wife and homemaker, “she was happy as a bird” until everything changes when she stumbles upon her childhood love: her cousin Basílio. What begins as a great adventure turns into a nightmare, and Luisa will come to learn the price of infidelity. Adapted from the novel of the same title by Eça de Queiroz, one of the greatest novelists of Portuguese literature. Primo Basílio Brazil / 2007 / 106 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Débora Falabella, Fábio Assunção, Glória Pires, Reynaldo Gianecchini
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FEATURE FILMS The Incurable Ones by Gustavo Acioli A man, a woman, a cheap hotel room, a game with no rules, one night only. Each does not know who the other is and, therefore, can be whoever they want.The man, who plans to commit suicide the next day, finds a beautiful prostitute in a bar, and pays her to just listen to his story. But they get attached to each other, and the situation gets out of hand. The Incurable Ones, winner of the competition Production of films with tight budget of the Brazilian Ministry of Culture, is the first fulllength film noticed by Gustavo Acioli. Incuráveis Brazil / 2005 / 81 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Fernando Eiras, Dira Paes Brasília Festival of Brazilian Cinema 2005: Best Actor (Fernando Eiras) Meeting of Latin America Cinema Festival 2006: Official Selection Mutum de Sandra Kogut Mutum is a coming of age story seen through the eyes of a ten year old boy. Thiago lives with his family on an isolated farm in the arid backlands of Minas Gerais, Brazil. As the story unfolds and Thiago is forced to confront separations and betrayal within the home, Thiago begins, little by little, to see and understand a place that he had never been able to before, thus slowly letting go of his innocence. "Mutum" is an adaptation of the novel "Manuelzão e Miguilim" by João Guimarães Rosa. Mutum Brazil-France / 2007 / 95 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Thiago da Silva Mariz, Wallison Felipe Leal Barroso, João Miguel, Izadora Cristiani, Fernandes Silveira, Rômulo Braga Cannes Festival 2007: Closing film of la Quinzaine des Réalisateurs Rotterdam Festival 2007: Price Dioraphte of the Best Film Toronto Festival 2007: Official Selection
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FEATURE FILMS Out of Tune by Walter Lima Jr. The year is 1962, driven by a feeling of hope and new beginnings spreading over Brazil, a group of five friends form a Bossa Nova band with the dream of revolutionizing popular music and as a result, Brazil. They are given the chance to perform at the legendary Bossa Nova concert at Carnegie Hall and venture to New York. Inspired by real musicians of the Bossa Nova era, this is a story about the experiences of the lives of passionate, creative and idealist artists. Os Desafinados Brazil / 2008 / 131 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Cláudia Abreu, Selton Mello, Ângelo Paes Leme, Jair Oliveira, André Moraes, Alessandra Negrini. Guadalajara Mexican Film Festival 2008: Best Cinematography
Two Sons of Francisco by Breno Silveira Two Sons of Francisco tells the true story of Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, Brazil!s country music sensation. Their father, Francisco, a poor tenant farmer in the hinterlands of Goiás, pursues an impossible dream: to turn two of his nine children into a famous musical duo. Against all odds, his dream comes true. The only film which exceeded the 5 million entries in Brazil since 25 years.
Dois filhos de Francisco Brazil / 2005 / 132 min / fiction / Original Portuguese Version with EST Cast: Ângelo Antônio, Dira Paes, Márcio Kieling, Thiago Mendonça Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2007: Best Actor (Ângelo Antônio) Havana Film Festival 2006: Best Film
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DOCUMENTARIES
A Hungarian Passport by Sandra Kogut This documentary chronicles Brazilian director Sandra Kogut's frustrating attempts to jump through all the bureaucratic hoops necessary for her to obtain a Hungarian passport. Throughout this pursuit, she unleashes a painful family history of forced emigration and a hidden legacy of antiSemitism, and confronts some essential questions: What is nationality? What is a passport for? What should we do with our heritage? How do we build our history and our own identity?
Passaporte Húngaro Brazil / 2001 / 72 min / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST Preceded by the short film Collect Call by Alexandre de Maio (Brazil / 2008 / 6min40)
Cerrado, How Much? by Rosa Berardo This movie is a documentary about the socio – environmental impacts in the sugar cane monoculture in the brazilian middle-west, where a bioma called "cerrado" is found. This bioma is almost in extinction due to deforestation that has been done for the last years in order to raise cattle and for soy monoculture. With sugar cane mono culture advances in the "cerrado" region, mainly in goiás, we are running the risk of losing the little amount of it left, extremely rich in medicinal plant species. The movie invites everybody to debate about the issue, searching a way of warning alcohol producers and big owners about the need of a sustainable development. Cerrado, quanto custa? Brazil / 52 min / 2007 / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST
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DOCUMENTARIES Chichester's Choice by Simonee Chichester "Chicester's Choice" follows filmmaker Simonee as she investigates the life of her homeless father, Edgar Chichester who abandoned her at the age of six. Twenty-three years later, Simonee journeys to the streets of Guyana and Brazil to find and reunite with her father in the hopes of forgiving and understanding him while coming to terms with who she is. Simonee's first film, it is a raw and personal coming of age story that touches on the universal issues of homelessness, alcoholism and abandonment. Chichester's Choice Canada / 2007 / 66 min / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST Hot Docs International Film Festival 2007: Official Selection
Condor by Roberto Mader In the 70’s, the military governments of South America collaborated to establish the operation “Condor”, which led to the kidnapping and murder of thousands and the exile of many others. This documentary revisits the series of events linked to its creation through testimonials of its victims and related characters. Through a contemporary analysis of these events, in search of truth and justice, Roberto Mader’s film sheds light on the history of State Terrorism, and the personal stories of those who lived through it. Condor Brazil / 106 min / 2007 / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST Gramado Festival2007: Special Price of the Jury Rio de Janeiro Festival 2007: Best Documentary
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DOCUMENTARIES
Garrincha, Hero of Jungle // Garrincha, joie du peuple by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade Before Pelé, came Garrincha with his bow legs,“Chaplinesque” personality, and his unconventional talent for surprising his opponents. This documentary is a tribute to a national idol and one of the greatest Brazilian soccer players of all time: Garrincha. It is also one of the first films to address soccer as a major social phenomenon in Brazil. The images captured of suffering and excited fans heralds a new approach on the big screen. Considered as the one of best documentaries on Brazilian football since 25 years ago. Garrincha, Alegria do Povo Brazil / 1963 / 70 min / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST or FST depending on the showing
Window of the Soul // Fenêtre sur l’âme by Walter Carvalho et João Jardim Nineteen people with differing degrees of visual impairment discuss how they see themselves, how they see others and how they perceive the world. Writer and Nobel laureate José Saramago, musician Hermeto Paschoal, filmmaker Wim Wenders, neurologist Oliver Sacks among others, make personal and surprising revelations about various aspects of vision. The meaning of seeing or not seeing in a world saturated by images and, also, the importance of emotions in transforming reality if, that is, there is such a thing common to all. Janela da Alma Brazil / 2001 / 73 min / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST or FST depending on the showing With: Win Wenders, Agnès Varda, Hanna Schygulla, José Saramago São Paulo International Film Festival 2001: Best Documentary Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2003: Best Documentary
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DOCUMENTARIES The Xavante Strategy // Stratégie Xavante by Belisário Franca This documentary portrays the strategy developed by the Xavante indigenous nation in their attempts to preserve their territory and keep their traditions untouched. Based on the poignant personal stories of young Xavante men sent to study the customs of modern Brazilian society, in order to become the spokespersons for their people and bridge the gap between absorbing the culture and customs of the urban Brazil and protect their indigenous heritage and lifestyle.
Estratégia Xavante Brazil / 2007 / 86 min / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST or FST depending on the showing Rio de Janeiro Festival 2007: Official Selection Documenta Brasil Competition: Selected among four finalists Festival Hot Docs 2007: Selected at Toronto Documentary Forum
Vinicius de Miguel Faria Jr. Two actors come together to pay homage to Vinícius de Moraes – poet, lyricist, and one of the most important names in the Bossa Nova scene. This is the starting point for the reconstruction of a lifetime, taking a long, loving look at the singer and composer's career and myriad of accomplishments. The film intercuts rare archival footage, exclusive interviews, and performances of many of Vinícius’ compositions by famous Brazilian singers.
Vinícius Brazil / 2005 / 122 min / documentary / Original Portuguese Version with EST or FST depending on the showing Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2007: Best Documentary Film Algarve Festival 2006: Price of the Best Direction
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SCHEDULE Friday December 5th
Saturday December 6th
Sunday December 7th
Monday December 8th
Tuesday December 9th
Wednesday December 10th
Thursday December 11th
2.30PM
1.30PM
Chichester's Choice
Garrincha, joie du peuple
OVEST / dvcam
OVFST / dvcam
3.45PM
2.40PM
4.30PM
Cazuza, Time Doesn't Stop
Condor
Garrincha, Hero of Jungle
OVEST / 35 mm
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / dvcam
5.00PM
5.00PM
Mutum
The Xavante Strategy
5.45PM
5.00PM
5.00PM
Bossa Nova
A Hungarian Passport
Cousin Basílio
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / 35 mm
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / 35mm
7.45PM
6.30PM
7.00PM
5.00PM
5.30PM
Fenêtre sur l'âme
Cerrado, How Much?
OVFST / dvcam
OVEST / dvcam With the director
OVEST / 35 mm
6.45PM
7.00PM
Vinicius
Cazuza, Time Doesn't Stop
Incurables
Out of Tune
CLOSING FILM Mutum
7.00PM
7.00PM
OPENING FILM Bossa Nova
Stratégie Xavante
OVEST / 35 mm
OVFST / dvcam With the director
OVFST / dvcam
OVEST / 35 mm
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / 35 mm
9.00PM
9.15PM
9.00PM
9.00PM
9.30PM
9.00PM
9.00PM
Condor
Out of Tune
L'Assault du train postal
Cousin Basílio
Window of the Soul
Two Sons of Francisco
Vinicius
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / dvcam
OVFST / dvcam
OVEST / 35 mm
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / dvcam
OVEST / dvcam
With the director
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EXHIBITION
The Xingu Tribal Societies Photographies by Rosa Berardo During the Festival, an exhibition will take place at the Cinéma du Parc: you will discover the photographic work of Rosa Berardo. Filmmaker, journalist and photographer, Rosa Berardo traveled around the globe through several countries, from Asia to Antarctica. Her name is listed as one of the Brazilian female artists who has most distinguished herself in the arts in recent years. In July, 2007 she was honored with the highest cultural field decoration in the State of Goiás: the Anhanguera Badge, given by the Governor’s own hands, Alcides Rodrigues.
For six years she photographed the Indians from Xingu National Park and has one of the largest collections capturing the ethnic groups that live in this park. Her photos are published in important national and international magazines, such as Geo, Photo & Camera and Unesco Journal. Among the most prestigious foreign places, she exhibited her series of photos at Mankind’s Museum (Paris), Toronto Photography Festival in 2006 (Canada) and during the International Festival of Environmental Film of Serra da Estrela, in Portugal.
Ph.D. in cinema, Rosa Berardo has come a long way in the audio-visual area, attending several cinema festivals in Brazil and abroad as manager and also as jury. One of her documentaries will be presented during the festival.
Cinéma du Parc From December 5 2008 thru January 5th 2009 www.rosaberardo.com th
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USEFUL INFORMATIONS
Venue Cinéma du Parc 3575, avenue du Parc, Montreal Tel: 514 281 1900
[email protected] www.cinemaduparc.com
Date From December 5th thru 11th 2008
Admission $ 10.00 (general admission) $ 7.50 (13 - 25 years old / seniors / screening on Tuesdays / all screenings before 6.00pm from Monday to Friday) $ 5.00 (children) Ciné-Carte: $ 48.00 for 8 films or $ 25.00 for 5 films (13 - 25 years old) Free Parking during 3 hours at the Cinema
Press Contact Marie Pourcelot / Festival du Film Brésilien de Montréal /
[email protected] / tel. : 514-570-1914 Caroline Rompré / Cinéma du Parc / tel.: 514-281-5199 or 514-281-1900 /
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Photo Gallery and Credential Forms: Download photos from movies, directors, the festival's logo in 300dpi, and credential forms at: www.brazilfilmfest.net.
General Informations
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