Maré Capoeira
Short Film
Direction:
Paola Barreto Leblanc
2005
Director Paola Barreto Leblanc's latest short film, Maré Capoeira, aimed at children and teenagers, has been shown all over Brazil and is still traveling around the world, participating in several festivals and winning many awards.
In the film, the director, while telling the story of the little capoeirista Maré, presents remarkable traits of our culture. The film continues its national and international career in exhibitions and events, besides its exhibition on TV and other windows of exhibition.
Synopsis
Maré is the nickname of João, a ten-year old boy who dreams of becoming a master of the art of capoeira like his father, continuing a family tradition that has spanned various generations. This short film blends fiction and documentary in a short tale of love and war.
Information
Genre: Fiction
Language: Portuguese
Lenght: 14 min
Format: Beta Digital
Year of Release: 2005
Datasheet
Director: Paola Barreto Leblanc
Executive Producer: Ailton Franco Jr.
Script: Fabiana Egrejas, Rosane Svartman, Paola Leblanc, Ferradura
Director of Photography: Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Art Director: Fernanda Fabrizzi
Sound: Vampiro
Editing: Daniel Garcia
Sound Editing: Aurélio Dias
Soundtrack: Rodrigo Maçal, Lucas Marcier
Awards and Festivals
Oberhausen International Short Film Festival 2006, Germany – Children’s Jury Prize,
Hamburg International Short Film Festival 2006, Germany - Children’s Jury Prize
Festival Internacional Nueva Mirada para Infância e Juventude, Buenos Aires 2006, Argentina – Best Documentary Award.
Amazonas Film Festival 2006 – Special Jury’s Prize
Children’s Short Film Prize - Minc/ TVE 2005
