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An Unlucky Break

In this classic-style silent comedy we tag along with two bank-robbers as they look for a hiding place and unknowingly enter the house of a witch. In there they discuss the supernatural things occuring and end up being spooked into turning themselves in to the police. But as they wait in prison, one of them vanishes, summoned by the witch for explanations on the break in.

  • Afonso Cavalcante
    Director
  • Afonso Cavalcante
    Writer
  • Humberto Crispim
    Writer
  • Afonso Cavalcante
    Producer
  • Andressa Rodrigues
    Key Cast
    "Witch"
  • Humberto Crispim
    Key Cast
    "Robber 1"
  • Gregorio Almeida
    Key Cast
    "Robber 2"
  • Afonso Cavalcante
    Key Cast
    "Police-officer"
  • Vinicius Pascal
    Key Cast
    "Guardian Spirit"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ladrões Azarados
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Horror, Crime
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 24, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - FAAP-Faculdade Armando Álvares Penteado
Director - Afonso Cavalcante
Director Statement

This movie is goofy, silly and I love it. We made it for class and it was the first one we actually made in the course. The assignment was to make a movie from the silent era and I think we nailed it. The soundtrack is a special treat made by the lovely Talia, possibly the only part of the short to be taken seriously... I hope you like it as much as I do