Brazil

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, Uncategorized

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Rotterdam 2024: Julia De Simone’s “Praia Formosa” Delves into the History of Black Slaves, Rio de Janeiro’s Urbanization Process

by Davide Abbatescianni

February 9, 2024

Muanza is a woman born in the Kingdom of Kongo and trafficked to Brazil sometime in the 19th century. Waking up in the 21st century, she finds herself in a

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, LGBTQ+

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Cannes 2023: Lillah Halla on her directorial debut “Levante (Power Alley)” and the beautiful team-process of filmmaking

by Rebecca Martin

May 23, 2023

I had the opportunity to speak with Lillah Halla (she/her/them) about her beautiful film “Levante,” which centers on a promising 17-year-old volleyball player named Sofia, who is faced with an

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