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2010 0h 19m PT

Drama

Synopsis

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After the inauguration of a crematorium in the city, a widowed matriarch imposes her last wish on her children who, despite trying hard to fulfill their mother's request, face several obstacles and paradigms linked to family rituals.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Carlos Magno Ribeiro
Neto
Cláudia Assunção
Irmã Perua
Inês Peixoto
Mulher do Júnior
Teuda Bara
Irmã Solteirona
Berta Zemel
Matriarca
Otávio Augusto
Júnior
Carlandréia Nascimento
Manicure
José Rodrigo Pedro
Coveiro 2

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Armando Mendz
Writers: Armando Mendz
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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RUNTIME

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Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Armando Mendz, shot by Bruno Magalhães. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Márcio Brant. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Armando Mendz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Carlos Magno Ribeiro and Cláudia Assunção and Inês Peixoto carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Armando Mendz directs. Bruno Magalhães behind the camera. Márcio Brant scores. Armando Mendz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Armando Mendz, shot by Bruno Magalhães. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Márcio Brant. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Armando Mendz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Carlos Magno Ribeiro and Cláudia Assunção and Inês Peixoto carry the top of the cast.