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The fifth edition of the Brapeq Film Festival kicks off tonight with opening night cocktails at El Ocho, followed by a weekend of screenings of some of Brazil's finest recent films. Two documentaries immediately stand out. City of God: 10 Years Later catches up with the stars of the gangster classic, with some of the ensemble cast going off to success while others struggle in the present day. Massive stars Ronaldo and Neymar recount their rise from poverty to global sports heroes in Pelada: Futebol in the Favella, which traces the sport's connection to favellas with a searing soundtrack of Samba, funk and Brazilian rap. However, there's a strong program of films showing at Fudan University (Dec 5) and The Pearl (Dec 6). Tickets are RMB50 and more information can be found at the Brapeq Film Festival website.
Programme
City of God: 10 Years Later
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Released: 2012, 70 min.
Director: Cavi Borges and Luciano Vidigal
Cast: Alice Braga, Seu Jorge, Leandro Firmino, Douglas Silva, Roberta Rodrigues, Jonathan Haagensen.
Ten years after the release of the Oscar-nominated Brazilian slum drama City of God, the directors catch up with the film’s cast. The doc focus on the transformations lived by the actors in the past decade. There are uplifting stories, such as that of Alice Braga, who has gone on to star on Hollywood blockbusters such as I am Legend and Elysium. Several others have gone on to success in Brazilian television and movies. But the documentary isn’t all sunny tales of fame and fortune.
// Dec 5, 4pm, free entry. Fudan University.
The Boy and the World
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Released: 2013, 80min.
Director: Alê Abreu
Cast: Emicida, Vinicius Garcia, Nana Vasconcelos.
Suffering from the lack of the father, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by animal-machines and strange beings. An extraordinary animation that through many artistic techniques, portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.
// Dec 6, 4pm, RMB50. The Pearl.
The Way He Looks
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Released: 2014, 95 min.
Director: Daniel Ribeiro
Cast: Ghilherme Lobo, Fabio Audi, Tess Amorim.
Leonardo is a blind teenager who, like any other boy of his age is in search of his own place in this world. Longing to be more independent, he needs to deal with his limitations and an overprotective mother. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to free himself and go on an exchange program abroad. Yet, when Gabriel, a cute new student arrives in school, new feelings blossom in Leonardo, making him discover a new way of understanding the world.
// Dec 6, 6pm, RMB50. The Pearl.
They'll Come Back
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Released: 2011, 100 min.
Director: Marcelo Lordelho
Cast: Maria Luiza Tavares, Georgio Kokkosi, Elayne de Moura, Mauricéia Conceição.
Cris, 12 years old, and Peu, her older brother, are left on the side of a road by their own parents. After a few hours, they realize their punishment will become a much bigger challenge. The film follows Cris in her journey to return home. A journey made by encounters, in which different realities will be her guides. A fable of realistic shades about experiences that will make Cris revisit herself.
// Dec 6, 8pm, RMB50. The Pearl.
Between Valleys
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Released: 2012, 80 min.
Director: Philippe Barsinski
Cast: Ângelo Antônio, Daniel Hendler, Melissa Vetoore, Inês Peixoto.
Vicente is an economist, Caio’s father, married to Marina, a dedicated dentist. He leads a normal life at home and at work until one loss after another leads him on an erratic journey towards alienation. A story that deals with mans’ fragility and the capacity to recreate oneself.
// Dec 7, 3pm, RMB50. The Pearl.
Latitudes
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Released: 2014, 85 min
Director: Felipe Braga
Cast: Alice Braga and Daniel de Oliveira.
The film follows the encounters and separations of a couple that are always in high standard hotels, train stations and airports in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Alice Braga is Olivia, a fashion editor who travels the world searching for trends, and Daniel Oliveira is José, a renowned photographer who travels the world doing editorials. The film is part of a transmedia project. Initially, it was exhibited on the Internet in several episodes. Later, went on television, and finally, it was released at the cinema. This was the intention of the director and producers since the beginning of the project.
// Dec 7, 5pm, RMB50. The Pearl.
Pelada Football in the Favella
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Released: 2013, 98min.
Director: Alex Miranda
Cast: Ronaldo, Neymar, Emerson Sheik, Vampeta, Serginho Chupala.
Documentary about the football dream, packed with a fantastic soundtrack and the participation of great stars of the sport. The film portrays the strength of young boys with a ball at their feet, the passion of the fans on the edge of the pitch and the universe that surrounds the everyday life of a street match known as Pelada in Brazil. The film also features interviews with notable players who came from very poor communities, discovered their talents and conquered the world. A rich world of challenges and overcoming surrounded by samba, funk and Brazilian rap. Striking images of the moves in the slums in a unique film.
// Dec 7, 7pm, RMB50. The Pearl.
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