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Affliction

Antônio is a humble man who lives in a rural area. When his wife becomes seriously ill, he decides to take her by cart to his Comadre, a healer, and roam this path in the rain makes him reflect on his life, his problems with alcohol, the abuse of his wife and his own condition as a person. Based on a tale by Anton Tchekhov.

  • Luiza Vienel
    Director
  • Luiza Vienel
    Writer
  • Luiza Vienel
    Producer
  • Camila Gelbke
    Producer
  • Neli Roberto
    Producer
  • Severo Cruz
    Key Cast
    "Antônio"
  • Zélia de Abreu
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Aflição
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 10, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UNISUL
Director Biography - Luiza Vienel

Brazillian director and screenwriter, bachelor's degree in Cinema and Audiovisual from Universuty of the South of Santa Catarina. She worked as a producer on the film “SANGUINEOUS” (2019), selected at Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosul and at Mostra Sesc de Cinema, in addition to several other festivals. Directed the short film “stupid idea” (2020) selected for national and international exhibitions, including an exhibition of the Festival Cabíria, the 1st FestCômico and the Children's Film Festival in Florianópolis. Worked as art director on the film “Fermento” (2019), selected for the São Paulo International Short Film Festival. She also participated as art director in the film “Amanhã estaremos em casa” (2019), awarded as the best fiction short film at the Festival Assimetria and selected at Mostra Sesc de Cinema.

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