Portuguese cinema isn’t exactly world renowned. Sadly, few of the films produced in the small country see life on the outside and the few directors who are making an impact internationally are grossly under recognized at home. But there’s a new breed of filmmaker emerging; young, raw, uncompromising and suggesting that the country has more to offer than beaches, fado and great food.
João Salaviza second film, a short titled Arena, premiered and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes earlier this year. The story of a young man on house arrest, the 15 minute short stars Carloto Cotta as Mauro, the guy who fills his days Tattooing and dealing with the kids who taunt him through the window.
Salaviza’s first film, a short titled Two People (Duas Pessoas) which is available for viewing online, suggested talent but on the surface, it seems very different in visual style from...
João Salaviza second film, a short titled Arena, premiered and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes earlier this year. The story of a young man on house arrest, the 15 minute short stars Carloto Cotta as Mauro, the guy who fills his days Tattooing and dealing with the kids who taunt him through the window.
Salaviza’s first film, a short titled Two People (Duas Pessoas) which is available for viewing online, suggested talent but on the surface, it seems very different in visual style from...
- 11/4/2009
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