catalog 2012 - Brazil Film Fest
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catalog 2012 - Brazil Film Fest
6th Edition of the Brazil Film Fest at The Royal. We are honored this year to bring to the Toronto public a selection of 10 films celebrating the 20 years of RioFilme. It will be four colorful days as is the city of Rio de Janeiro. As this year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest Brazilian writers, Jorge Amado, and have the great pleasure of screening at opening the film “Captains of the Sand. “ Cecilia Amado, the granddaughter and director of the film, will be a special guest attending the festival. To end the festival, we will bring especially for the festival a concert by Pedro Luís, from Rio de Janeiro, “Tempo de Menino”. It will be an unforgettable evening filled with his infectious rhythm, and greatest hits such as Pedro Luís e a Parede and Monobloco, and other compositions from his solo career. We would like to thank the CEO of RioFilme, Sergio Sá Leitão and his team, the Communications Subsecretary of Rio de Janeiro State, Ricardo Cota. Our staff members, Chris, Eric, Hélène, Bárbara, Yuri, Clarissa, Carlos, Angie, and the team of volunteers all who have made this festival a huge success. Katia Adler Director of the Festival The Brazil Film Fest is in town again. The 2012 edition counts, once more, with the full support of the Consulate General of Brazil. The Festival thus consolidates its important role as a comprehensive display of the Brazilian Cinema industry. For many of you who have not lived as long as I have, and for most of our Canadian friends, the word industry may seem somewhat out of context. The fact is however that since the poetic exploits by Mario Peixoto in the 1930 “Limite” (Limit), Brazilian movies have evolved in a remarkable way throughout the golden decades (1930 to late 50’s ) of the “chanchadas” (popular comedies, many of them musicals) which brought Carmem Miranda and so many others great names front stage. The following years of innovation (“a camera in your hands, an idea in your mind”) of “Cinema Novo” (New Cinema), in the 60’s and 70’s, inaugurated by Glauber Rocha and his fellow “angry young men” deeply concerned with social inequality and truth redemption, would bring about an industry as diverse and creative as the Brazilian people. The Brazilian movie industry is capable of thrilling or moving you; of making you smile or make you get serious. It is capable of making you daydream, or wake you all of a sudden to full consciousness. Brazil Film Fest’s extensive yet inclusive showcase of that industry will prove you that. Enjoy the show. Ambassador Afonso Cardoso Consul General of Brazil in Toronto Dear organizers of the 6th Brazil Film Fest, I am pleased to offer this letter of support, both for your efforts in enriching Toronto’s diversity with your heritage, and to share the appreciation of the Brazilian community in my own Ward. The 6th Brazil Film Fest celebrates the incredible strength of the Brazilian culture and the enormous vibrancy of its art, music, and film scenes. These passions are common to all cultures and the film fest offers a window for Torontonians to learn new ways of understanding our everyday world through one of the many different cultures that contribute to Toronto’s celebrated diversity. As Toronto benefits from a growing Brazilian community, the influence through food, art and music continues to positively shape our city. These aspects will be showcased in the films presented at this year’s festival and I am thrilled that this event continues to grow every year. I also join with you in celebrating Council’s recognition of Brazil’s importance through the unanimous support to create a City twinning between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro. I look forward to the many ways in which our cities can share in our similarities and learn from each other through this Friendship Agreement. Thank you again for your time, effort and commitment to this event, and for continuing to keep the uniqueness of the Brazilian community alive in the City of Toronto. Sincerely, Ana Bailão City Councillor Ward 18, Davenport RioFilme / Celebrating 20 years of successful films made in Rio RioFilme is honoured to be the main focus at the 6th edition of Brazil Film Fest. The festival is doing a very important job in promoting Brazilian cinema and making our recent films available to Canadian moviegoers. 2012’s program is a celebration of RioFilme’s 20th anniversary, with 10 films produced and/or distributed by the company. And made in Rio. RioFilme is an equity and P&A investment company owned by the City of Rio. Our main goal is to establish Rio as Latin America’s main center for cinema, TV and new media production and distribution. We invest in projects by companies based in the city – including new movies, TV series, festivals, awards, training programs and movie theaters. Created in 1992, RioFilme invested in more than 300 films, like “Central do Brasil”, by Walter Salles, and “Tropa de Elite 2”, by José Padilha, among many others. It was completely revamped in 2009, turning into a more effective and profitable company. The audiovisual industry in Rio is growing fast, and RioFilme is proud to be one of the key factors behind it. Sérgio Sá Leitão CEO, RioFilme Rio de Janeiro in the view of its residents It is with great pride that the state of Rio de Janeiro brings to the Brazil Film Fest the feature Peace in Rio (5 X Pacification). This is a rare opportunity to introduce to the public in Canada a documentary that shows how is the actual situation of the public security in Rio, on the verge of major international upcoming events like the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The objective of this documentary is to showcase the point of view of four filmmakers that reside in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, regarding the procedure that the state government named as “pacification,” which is a recapture by police of urban spaces occupied by drug dealers through the UPP - Unidades de Polícia Pacificadora (Pacifying Police Units). Wagner Novais and Rodrigo Felha (resident of Cidade de Deus), Luciano Vidigal (From Vidigal), and Cadu Barcellos (Complexo da Maré) show in five episodes advances and contradictions of this process, by listening to authorities, residents, and former drug traffickers. The result of this onslaught film makes a decisive contribution to a debate that is important not only for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, but especially for the world. After all, the fight against drug trafficking and its social ramifications, economic, and political struggle is one that concerns us all. And the Brazil Film Fest offers a privileged stage for the promotion of this debate promoted by those to whom it matters most: the slum dwellers themselves. Ricardo Cota Communications Subsecretary of Rio de Janeiro State Opening Night // Fiction // October 18th - Thursday - 7pm // with the director Cecília Amado Captains of the Sand Cecilia Amado & Guy Gonçalves Capitães de areia // 2011 // 96 min // Color // Subtitles in English In the 1950’s in Salvador a gang of street kids are committing petty thefts and sophisticated mansion robberies. Abandoned by everyone, they survive together based on brotherhood. In their boys-only gang, they discover love when a young orphan girl joins them. Based on bestseller novel by acclaimed writer Jorge Amado. Script: Cecilia Amado, Hilton Lacerda Editor: Eduardo Hartung Director of Photography: Guy Gonçalves Music: Carlinhos Brown Sound: George Saldanha Executive Producers: Bruno Stropianna, Cecília Amado Production Companies: Lagoa Cultural, Maga Filmes With: Jean Luis Amorim, Ana Graciela Conceição, Robério Lima 15º Punta del Este International Film Festival – Best Film - Audience Award 38º Festival SESC Melhores do Ano – Best Film - Audience Award 5º Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – Best Film Co-presented with Fiction // October 19th - Friday - 9:15pm Fiction // October 20th - Saturday - 5pm Rat Fever Cláudio Assis Take It Easy Felipe Joffily A Febre do Rato // 2011 // 110 min // Black and White // Subtitles in English Muita Calma Nessa Hora // 2010 // 104 min // Color // Subtitles in English High-power report of freedom and love on the fringes of tropical Recife, Anarchistic poet Zizo falls for the down-toearth Eneida, while his friends succumb to sex, drugs, and other hedonistic activities. Script: Hilton Lacerda Cinematography: Walter Carvalho Editing: Karen Harley Original Music: Jorge Du Peixe With: Irandhyr Santos, Matheus Nachtergaele, Nanda Costa Three young friends, Tita, Mari and Aninha, are each faced with challenging situations. To escape for a while, they decide to spend a weekend at the beach in Búzios. On the road, they meet Estrella, a hippie girl also traveling to Búzios in search of her father. The four girls experience hilarious, absurd and emotional situations and find themselves along the way. Official selection Rotterdam Film Festival 2012 Paulinia Festival 2011 - Critics Award, Best Feature, Actor, Actress, Photography, Edition, Art Direction, Soundtrack Triunfo Pernambuco Festival 2011 - Best Film, Best Script for Features, Best Director Script: Bruno Mazzeo, João Avelino, Rosana Ferrão Editor: Marcelo Moraes Cinematographer: Marcelo Brasil Sound: Beto Ferraz Executive Producers: Augusto Casé, Rik Nogueira Production Companies: Casé Filmes, Idéias Ideais With: Andréia Horta, Gianni Albertoni, Fernanda Souza, Debora Lamm, Bruno Mazzeo, Sergio Mallandro, Lucio Mauro Filho 16th Búzios Festival 2010 Brazilian Film Festival Paris 2012 Brazilian Film Festival Montréal 2012 Co-presented with Co-presented with Fiction // October 20th - Saturday - 7:15pm Fiction // October 20th - Saturday - 9:15pm Father’s Chair Luciano Moura Artificial Paradises Marcos Prado A Cadeira do Pai // 2012 // 93 min // Color // Subtitles in English Paraísos Artificiais // 2012 // 96 min // Color // Subtitles in English Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself. A huge festival of alternative culture and art is the background of intense sensory experiences between three young people: Nando, DJ Érika, and Lara. Without realizing it, the meeting radically changes their lives forever. An engaging story in full explosion of electronic music in Brazil, which has a moving story of love and overcoming the involvement of middle-class youth in international narcotics trafficking, conflicts, and fates crossed through time. Script: Elena Soarez Cinematographer: Adrian Teijido Music: Beto Villares Editing: Lucas Gonzaga Producers: Bel Belchick, Andrea Barata Ribeiro Production company: O2 Filmes With: Wagner Moura, Lima Duarte, Mariana Lima Berlin EFM 2012 Sundance Film Festival 2012 Brazilian Film Festival Miami Co-presented with Script: Pablo Padilla, Cristiano Gualda, Marcos Prado Cinematography: Lula Carvalho Editor: Quito Ribeiro Original Music: Rodrigo Coelho & Gustavo MM With: Nathalia Dill, Luca Bianchi, Lívia Bianchi, Lívia de Bueno, Bernardo Melo Barreto, César Cardadeiro, Divana Brandão Best Cinematography for World Narrative Competition at TribecaFilm Festival 2011 Cine PE Best Sound Edition, Best Photography, Best Actress (2nd part), Best Edition XVI FICA Montreal World Film Festival Co-presented with RioFilme is celebrating 20 years. Save the applause for the next box-office hits made in Rio. RioFilme is an equity & P&A investment company owned by the City of Rio. Its main goal is to consolidate Rio as Latin America’s main center for film, TV and new media production and distribution. RioFilme is celebrating in 2012 its 20th anniversary, with a record investment of US$ 20 million. This means more successful films and TV series made in Rio. Feel free to celebrate with us. Proud sponsor Brazil Film Fest 2012/Toronto RioFilme congratulates LC BARRETO and LUCY & LUIZ CARLOS BARRETO for their outstanding contribution in the past 50 years to the development of Rio’s film industry. Cheers! Fiction // October 21st - Sunday - 2pm The Red Light Bandit Rogério Sganzerla O Bandido da Luz Vermelha // 1968 // 92 min // Black and White // Subtitles in English Based on the police records of a famous bandit in São Paulo, the film tracks the rise of an enigmatic pillager of luxurious residences whom the tabloids have named for his technique of using a red flashlight to illuminate his female victim´s faces, while talking to them before proceeding to rape and kill them. This is one of the key works of the Cinema Marginal. The film combines western, detective story, documentary, musical, comedy, science fiction, and radical politics, in the vein of Godard´s “gangster films”. Cinematographer: Peter Overbeck Sound: Julio Perez Caballar, Mara Duval Editor: Silvio Renoldi Producer: Rogério Sganzerla Production company: Mercúrio Produções With: Paulo Vilaça, Helena Ignez, Sônia Braga, Ítala Nandi, Sérgio Mamberti The Red Light Bandit has been indicated by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage for Humanity in 1983 // 22nd Turin Film Festival – Tribute to Rogério Sganzerla, 2004 // III Discovering Latin America Film Festival – London, 2004 // Tekfestival – Rogério Sganzerla’s Homage – Rome, 2005 // Barbican Center – London, 2006 // Seoul Film Festival – South Korea, 2007 // XV Kolkata Film Festival – India, 2009. Fiction // October 21st - Sunday - 3:50pm Dirty Hearts Vicente Amorim Corações Sujos // 2011 // 107 min // Color // Subtitles in English “In Brazil, the War is not over”. When Japan lost World War II, a new war started in Brazil. A war between the Japanese immigrants who accepted defeat, and those who did not. “Dirty Hearts” tells the story of one of these warriors. Cinematographer: Rodrigo Monte Editor: Diana Vasconcellos Sound: José Louzeiro Producers: Vicente Amorim, João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Gil Ribeiro, Michel Tikhomiroff Production Companies: Mixer With: Tsuyoshi Ihara, Takako Tokiwa, Eiji Okuda, Kimiko Yo, Shun Sugata, Eduardo Moscovis, Issamu Yazaki, Ken Kaneko, André Frateschi, Hako Oshima, Celine Fukumoto 2011 Montreal World Film Festival - World Competition Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 27th International Film Festival in Guadalajara - Award for Best Actor 15th Shanghai International Film Festival Beijing International Film Festival Co-presented with Documentary // // October 19th - Friday - 7pm Peace in Rio Wagner Novais, Luciano Vidigal, Cadu Barcellos & Rodrigo Felha 5 X Pacificação // 2010 // 96 min // Color // English Subtitles The establishment of the “Unidade de Polícia Pacificadora“ (which translates roughly as “Police Unit with a Mandate to Pacify”), or UPP for short, was the first step towards consolidating a new security policy in the federal state of Rio de Janeiro. The declared aim is to occupy territories in the favelas controlled by the drug Mafia and thus to liberate the inhabitants. The immediate success of this measure triggered debate throughout the country. 5X Pacificação (Peace in Rio) is a documentary directed by four young filmmakers native from Rio’s Favelas. Writers: Rafael Dragaud, Cadu Barcellos, Luciano Vidigal, Rodrigo Felha, Wagner Novai Cinematography: Arthur Sherman Editor: Thiago Lima Original Music: Lucas Marcier Brazil Film Festival Paris 2011 Première Brazil New York 2012 Citizenship Territory Film Festival Rio de Janeiro 2012 San Juan Unasur Cine Argentina 2012 BrasilCine Stockholm 2012 Co-presented with Docudrama // October 20th - Saturday - 3pm Documentary // October 21th - Sunday - 6pm Carmen Miranda: Bananas is My Business Helena Solberg 1995 // 91 min // Color // Subtitles in English Carmen Miranda was famous for her broken English, provocative costumes, and banana-bedecked turbans. She became an international sensation, and one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The film is the intimate saga of a show-business legend who began life in an impoverished family in Portugal, was raised in Rio de Janeiro, and rose to fame first in Brazil and then in Hollywood. Her success came with a price-tag: she was caught between being a “real” Latin American or being Hollywood’s version of one -- with all the fame and money it would bring. Her star would shine brighter and brighter, but at the expense of her own identity and finally, her life. Cinematographer: Tomasz Magierski Sound: Heron Alencar, Cristiano Maciel, Mário Garcia, Firmino Antunes, John Curtis, Juana Sapire, Pawel Wdowczak, Alan Barker, Albee Gordon, Russel Fager Editior: David Meyer Producers: David Meyer, Helena Solberg With: Cynthia Adler, Erick Barreto, Letícia Monte Chicago International Film Festival 1995 - Best Docudrama // Havana Latin American New Film Festival 1995 - Best Documentary // 14º Montevideo Film Festival 1996 - Best Film - Ibero-American Award // Locarno International Film Festival 1995 // London Film Festival 1995 // Rotterdam International Film Festival 1996 Co-presented with Rio Disco 70 Patricia Faloppa, Mauricio Branco Rio Anos 70 // 2012 // 75 min // Color // Subtitles in English Feature documentary about behavioral changes in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1970’s, one of the tensest periods of Brazil’s history. From military dictatorship to disco clubs, and the discovery of life concepts that were forgotten at the time: freedom of expression and quality of life. This is done through testimony of personalities that had been part of the cultural scene and the night of Rio De Janeiro in the period 1977 - 1978. Script: Mauricio Branco Production company: Focus Films Producers: Tuinho Schwartz and Mauricio Branco Cinematographer: Joel Francisco, Ricardo Fujji, Walter Aguiar Editor: Tuco Music: Mauricio Branco, André Neves Brazil Film Festival Paris 2012 Co-presented with Concert // October 21th - Sunday - 8pm - Revival Bar, 783 College Street, Toronto M6G 1C5 Pedro Luís presents his first solo work: Tempo de Menino The repertoire of the concert features songs written by Pedro Luís with various partners: “Nas Estrelas” (with Sergio Paes), “Crise” (with Ivan Santos), “A Medida do Meu Coração” (Ricardo Silveira), and “Tá?” (with Roberta Sá and Carlos Rennó). In the title track “Tempo de Menino,” the artist honors the neighborhood of Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, where he was born and raised. The song “Menina do Salão de Beleza” (written with Beto and Rodrigo Valente Cabelo), which debuted in June on the soundtrack of the hit Brazilian primetime soap opera “Avenida Brasil” is also in the repertory of Pedro Luís’s Toronto concert. The song “Bela Fera,” composed by Pedro Luís, which is the opening theme of the miniseries “As Brasileiras” (Globo TV), is also part of the show. Besides the songs of the album “Tempo de Menino,” the concert also features hits of the artist’s career with the band Pedro Luís e a Parede, like “Soul” and “Caio no Suingue” (from the 1997 album “Astronauta Tupy”). In addition, the songs “Noite Severina,” recorded with Brazilian icon Ney Matogrosso, and “Miséria S.A.” (a hit song recorded by the band O Rappa) will also be presented. Plus, Luís will bring back “Incêndio,” a track from the 80s when he used to be a member of the band Urge. Pedro Luis Singer, guitar and cavaquinho Leo Saad Electric guitar and keyboard Marcelo Vig Drum and programming Guila Bass Guilherme Ruiz Technical production In partnership with Ingenuity, creativity and boldness are long time trademarks of Rio de Janeiro. We created “frescobol” and “futevôlei” here. We fly, stop time, and create new ideas for fun that win over the world. We promote talent and entrepreneurs and we are the state that currently invests over R$ 1 billion in the field of science. Rio de Janeiro is good at thinking big. RIO DE JANEIRO. Brazil’s trademark. marcaRJ.com.br Dr. J. Olavo Queiroz Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry A Brazilian dentist in Toronto! Proud sponsor of the 6th Brazil Film Fest Attending patients at two locations f r i DAY 1 9 t h / e l m o ca m b o ___________________________ u m a n o ta VS F U N K E T E D O S M U N D O S D E E J AYS (Toronto / Colombia / Mexico) +___________________________ SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUESTS $10 adv. / mor e at door SATURDAY 20TH / GREAT HALL ___________________________ f l ag sh i p e v e n t FT. MAR ABERTO SOUNDSYSTEM (Toronto / Colombia / Brazil) s o u n d o n e (Vintage Ska, Toronto) dj general eclectic (Toronto) ___________________________ $15 adv. / mor e at door Sunday 21 st / supermarket ___________________________ c u lt u r a l fa i r FT. Jô Lutério - roda de samba (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) maria bonita & band, new tradition forró & coco de roda DANCE WORKSHOP, WO R L D M U S I C PA N E L D I S C U S S I O N & M O R E ___________________________ $FREE / 12-6:00P.M. / FAMILY FRIENDLY Sunday 21 st / revival bar ___________________________ brazil film fest closing party f e s t i va l o f t r o p i c a l e x p r e s s i o n s ft. p e d r o l u í s (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) ___________________________ october 19 - 21 U M A N OTA . C A m u s i c • c u lt u r e • a r t s • f o o d $35 adv. & door / 8:00P.M. - 1:00a .m. The 2012 Uma Nota Festival is presented in partnership with: Schedule Oct. 18th Thursday 7:00 pm CAPTAINS OF THE SAND (Capitães de areia) – 111 min Oct. 19th 7:00 pm PEACE IN RIO (5x pacificação) – 96 min Friday 9:15 pm RAT FEVER (A febre do rato) – 110 min Oct. 20th 3:00 pm CARMEN MIRANDA: BANANA IS MY BUSINESS – 91 min Saturday 5:00 pm TAKE IT EASY (Muita calma nessa hora) – 104 min 7:15 pm FATHER’S CHAIR (A cadeira do pai) – 93 min 9:15 pm ARTIFICIAL PARADISES (Paraisos artificiais) – 96 min Oct. 21st 2:00 pm RED LIGHT BANDIT (O bandido da luz vermelha) – 92 min Sunday 3:50 pm DIRTY HEARTS (Corações sujos) – 107 min 6:00 pm RIO DISCO 70 (Rio anos 70) – 75 min The films have English subtitles. All films are unrated and may contain mature subject matter. LOCATION: Toronto – The Royal // 608 College St. TICKETS: Films: $10 (Special Partnerships, Seniors and Students $8) Concert: $35 (Seniors and Students $30) Purchase at www.ticketweb.ca // Toll Free 1-888-222-6608 CONTACT: brazilfilmfesttoronto@gmail.com Crew Executive Director Katia Adler Production Manager Christian Pedersen Production Manager Brazil Bárbara Vida Production Coordinator Yuri Berger Production Assistant (France) Hélène Truong Hung-Quang Production Assistant (Toronto) Eric Major, Michal Kwadrans Volunteer Coordinator Eric Major Creative Director Carlos Leitao Vignette Felipe Vianna Publicist Brazil Mniemeyer Publicist Toronto Angie Burns Communications Webmaster Clarissa Kezen Many thanks to: Ambassador Afonso Cardoso – Consul General of Brazil in Toronto, Angela Rodrigues, Angelica Ambrosini, Wanja Nobrega, Ana Bailão - City Councillor Ward 18, Davenport, Peter Finestone, Paul Royes, Irina Fyfe, Sérgio Sá Leitão, Ricardo Cota, Cecilia Amado, Pedro Luis, Marcelo Vig, Guila, Leo Saad, Jose Paradela, Stephen Gallagher, Dr J. Olavo Queiroz, Dr. Renato Harari, Maria Malvezzi, Raul Papaleo, Fabiana Silva, Arnon Mello, Peter Hawkins, Brian Carver, Richard Crouse, Alexander Bordokas, Jason Sanders, Jennifer Renaud, Joe Saturnino, Amanda Ashburn, Joe Bonavota, Sinara Roza, José Francisco Schuster, DJ Seduce, Leila Monteiro Lins, Regina Filippov, Teresa Baker Botelho, Valter Barberini, Fernanda Thiesen, Marcio Rollemberg, Thiago Luiz Lapa, Meaghan Brophy, Stacy Reardon, Said Henry, Lolita D’souza, Marzio Lorenzo, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Dana Wigle, Tracy Jenkins, Ruth S. Fernandes, Scott Ferguson, Richard Fung, Pogo New, Michelle Fong, Patrycja Cieniewicz, Lauren Farnell, Michelle Amenta, Kathleen Mullen, Kevin Gaines, James Duff, Juan Belmonte, Brenda De Oliviera, Nicolas White, Tina Giontsis, Chef Mario Cassini, Thiago Raphael, Nina Nobrega-Garcia, Luanda Jones, Michelle Antelo, Carolina Ladeira, Solange Escosteguy Cardoso, Scott Thompson, Fatima Trivisonno, Aurelija Trainyte, Aquib Azim, Michal Kwadrans, Thiago Raphael, Eduardo Jansen, Tasso Dourado, Diane Maria A special thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers! Partners