Macumba: A Family Folklore- Now Available in Brazil
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MACUMBA: FOLCLORE DE FAMÍLIA
Um drama de realismo mágico ambientado no Brasil dos anos 1960.
Quando Elisabeth, de 12 anos, começa a ter visões de uma entidade sagrada afro-brasileira, ela encontra forças para superar o trauma geracional das punições físicas.
Augusto e Ilza são católicos fervorosos de uma família operária no sul do Brasil. Quando Augusto passa a buscar proteção espiritual em rituais e santos de matriz africana — conhecidos entre católicos simplesmente como “macumba” — Ilza decide entrar em ação.
O filme acompanha as consequências da tentativa de Ilza de pregar uma peça em Augusto. A tempestuosa Iansã, Senhora das chuvas e dos trovões, muito parecida com a Católica Santa Bárbara, passa a visitar a filha do casal numa tentativa de fazer os pais entenderem a quem eles realmente devem proteger.
Com Raquel Stüpp como Ilza, Chico Caprario como Augusto, Joana dos Santos como Iansã e Santa Bárbara, e apresentando Zoê França Danielewicz como Elisabeth.
Idioma: Português. Filmado em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil.
A Família Inspiração para o filme:
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MACUMBA: A FAMILY FOLKLORE
A magical realism drama set in Brazil 1960’s
This fantasy drama is a self contained short film proof of concept. When 12-year-old Elisabeth begins to have visions of a magical Afro-Brazilian sacred entity, she overcomes the generational trauma of corporal punishment.
Augusto and Ilza are faithful catholics in a working class family in the south of Brazil. After Augusto starts seeking spiritual protection in the local African religion, saints and rituals, known among catholics as “Macumba”, Ilza takes matters into her own hands.
The movie follows the consequences of Ilza’s attempt to play a trick on Augusto. The stormy Iansã, Saint of rainstorms and thunder, and mirror to the catholic Saint Barbara, begins to visit their daughter in an attempt to make the parents understand who they should be protecting. Featuring Raquel Stüpp as Ilza, Chico Caprario as Augusto, Joana dos Santos as Iansã and Saint Barbara, and presenting Zoê França Danielewicz as Elisabeth.
Language: Portuguese. Filmed in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Written and directed by Aline Andrade
“MACUMBA” NOS FESTIVAIS 2023-2024:
(LAICFF) 18th Los Angeles International Children Film festival, Los Angeles, May 2024 (Official Selection)
(FAM) 27th Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosul, Florianópolis, Brazil, October 2023 (Invited – not in competition)
(NYBRFF) New York Brazilian Film Festival, New York City, USA, October 2023 (Official Selection)
(TIFA) Tietê International Film Awards, São Paulo, Brazil, October 2023 (Official Selection) (Best Sound Design)
(BIFF) Brazil International Film Festival, Online, October 2023 (Official Selection)
(HFFF) 8th Hollywood Florida Film Festival, Hollywood (FL), USA, November 2023 (Official Selection)
(AFSF) Avalonia Festival of Short Films, Atlantic Beach, USA, November 2023 (Best Fantasy Short Film)
REVIEWS are in:
I watched the film in the dark before searching about the production, in order to give an unpretentious analysis: (…) what first touched me was the return to my childhood memories in a multi-faith family(…); it respectfully approached religious themes with sensitivity and openness. I’ve become a fan and will watch her future productions- Rosana Ritta, Journalist/ Executive Editor of Jornal ND
In this piece by director Aline Andrade, superstition and faith orbit the home of the girl Elisabeth (played by talented Zoê França Danielewicz), who lives with her parents in a modest house(…) where she communicates with two entities that are one: Catholic and Umbanda. The short film captivates the viewer (…) in an intriguing script that holds suspense and curiosity. –Marcos Cardoso, Journalist for Jornal ND
“The film portrays the culture of the region and features beautiful performances, transforming a controversial topic into something easy to understand.” Jessie Lodi, Film Columnist for Acontecendo Aqui and Podcaster at CineGirls
The film is very important at the time of religious intolerance in which we live. (…)The cinematic vision in the form of legend and folklore helps to understand the need for dialogue between different forms of faith and that the family is the main instrument of transformation, to break myths and create respect for different rituals. Anselmo Prada, Journalist and Columnist for Portal Making of
The film portrays real life with sensitivity. The religious approach presented expresses what is written in John 14:2, “In my Father’s house there are many mansions…”, since the couple’s daughter revealed clairvoyance by communicating with the spiritual, both the orixás and the saints of the catholic church. I really liked this theme and congratulate the entire team. Deia Sell, Columnist for Portal da Ilha- Florianópolis/SC
“Macumba” is a typically Brazilian piece. It shows the environment of a simple family and their beliefs and fears, where each one seeks solace in the places where they believe. The central message of religious diversity was conveyed with lightness and harmony. Jailson Sá, Chief Editor for Portal Acontecendo Aqui
Full reviews in Português here/ Leia os reviews na íntegra aqui
Special Thank You for Reviews management: Eccoa Assessoria de Comunicação
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