Private Project

Brothers By Choice

A look within young men and women in the military. At the Brazilian military academy, Cadets are on their way to become Officials. The film illustrates few characters followed to dissect their process of growing up. It is a coming of age story that focuses on brotherhood, how the Cadets learn that together they are stronger. Dramatic, sensitive, stunningly photographed, and full of action. A predominantly visual approach to documentary.

  • Gabriel Mattar
    Director
  • Gabriel Mattar
    Writer
  • Gabriel Mattar
    Producer
  • paulo jose ferreira alves
    Producer
  • leonardo torloni carvalho
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 50 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:3:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Gabriel Mattar

Gabriel Mattar is a visual artist and designer, became a film director for advertising brands and short documentaries. Founded Kombat Films and directs for brands like Canon, KIA, Suzuki and Jeep. His personal short documentaries are "All Sides" e "Battle at Presidente Vargas", "The Missing Part" and "Dirty Hands Happy Heart". In 2019 started shooting his first feature documentary called "Brothers By Choice

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Director Statement

Young men and women will find themselves in this humble journey of self discovery, coming of age, maturity trough responsibility. I Believe that seeking truth in the process of film making cures those who feel like they have a missing part. And that fact resides is in the frame.