Catarina

Catarina, a young idealistic filmmaker, lives in seclusion in her apartment in Rio de Janeiro in 2024, under the authoritarian regime established after the invasion of congress. Haunted by constant human rights violations, she finds in art a refuge and a weapon of resistance. She decides to film a clandestine documentary about the repression of freedom of expression and the abuse of power by the church, which has become an alienating arm of the regime. With each scene captured, she gets closer to danger, but her passion for the truth and hope for a free future prevent her from giving up. When the dictatorship discovers her plan, Catarina finds herself faced with a dilemma: surrender and silence her voice or fight with all her strength for freedom, even if it means sacrificing her own life.

  • Hugo Mello
    Director
  • Hugo Mello
    Writer
  • Felipe Haringer
    Writer
  • Breno Ramoa
    Producer
  • Ana Boeckel
    Key Cast
    "Catarina"
  • Isabela Faleiro
    Key Cast
    "Liz"
  • Flávio Birman
    Key Cast
    "Ditador"
  • Rogério Vaz
    Key Cast
    "Pastor"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Catarina
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    275 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    August 31, 2024
    Finalista "Melhor Filme de Ficção
  • 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    August 31, 2024
    Ganhador "Melhor Diretor"
  • 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    August 31, 2024
    Ganhador "Melhor Atriz"
  • 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    August 31, 2024
    Ganhador "Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante"
  • 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    August 31, 2024
    Finalista "Melhor Roteiro"
  • 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    August 31, 2024
    Finalista "Melhor Ator Coadjuvante"
Director Biography - Hugo Mello

Hugo Mello é um aspirante a cineasta e estudante de Cinema e Audiovisual. Com um talento especial para roteiro, produção e direção, Hugo se destacou na indústria ao escrever, dirigir, produzir e montar o curta-metragem "Com Amor, Paulo", que foi finalista do Festival FILMAÊ em Brasília. Além disso, ele ganhou o prêmio de "Melhor Diretor" no 1º Festival Oscarito de Cinema da FACHA por seu trabalho em "Catarina", que também levou os prêmios de "Melhor Atriz" e "Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante". Hugo também dirigiu outros curtas, como "Otto", e clipes musicais para a banda Amaré.

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Hugo Mello is an aspiring filmmaker and a student of Film and Audiovisual. With a special talent for screenwriting, production, and directing, Hugo has stood out in the industry by writing, directing, producing, and editing the short film "With Love, Paulo," which was a finalist at the FILMAÊ Festival in Brasília. Additionally, he won the "Best Director" award at the 1st Oscarito Film Festival at FACHA for his work on "Catarina," which also won the awards for "Best Actress" and "Best Supporting Actress." Hugo has also directed other short films, such as "Otto," and music videos for the band Amaré.

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