Edition 23: 2–10 August, 2024

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The Orphan

O Órfão

Brazil
2018 — 15' / Color

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Synopsis

Jonathas has been adopted but then returned due to his 'different' way. Inspired by true events.

Official Trailer

Director Biography

Carolina Markowicz, Screenwriter and director based in São Paulo - Brazil. Her first short film 69 - Praça da Luz (69-Luz Square) won several awards around the world, including best short film at Rio De Janeiro IFF and was screened at MoMa-NY. Tatuapé Mahal Tower, which she wrote and co-directed, premiered at TIFF-2014. There, Carolina was considered one of the five filmmakers to watch. TMT is one of the most awarded short films of this year in Brazil and has been selected to more than 200 festivals around the world, winning 15 times best film.

Director

Carolina Markowicz

Producer

Mayra Faour Auad

Cinematographer

Pepe Mendes

Editor

Lautaro Colace

Sound

José Luiz Sasso

Official Film Website

https://www.figafilms.com/o-orfao