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Healing Words

A film about the bond of a young mother and her daughter, while enduring breast cancer. The film is based on true events from the perspective of a young child. It gives an empowering message of hope in a generation of three women.

  • Miguel Magalhaes
    Writer
  • Sara Alves
    Producer
    The Frame, Always on my Mind, This War of Mine, H(a)unted, Where the Heart Goes
  • Maria Leonor Cabral
    Key Cast
    "Sofia"
    Cicatriz short film, Musical Fátima
  • Liliana Leite
    Key Cast
    "Carla"
  • Ana Diniz
    Key Cast
    "Teresa"
  • Ivo Abalroado
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Palavras que Curam (PT)
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Genres:
    Commercial, Promo, Drama
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Premio Audiovisual Ageas
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    May 7, 2024
    Portuguese TV Premiere - CNN and TVI
    Best Film Award
  • Tokyo International Short Film Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    June 20, 2025
    Asian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Roma Short Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    June 5, 2025
    European Festival Premiere
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Media Capital
    Distributor
    Country: Portugal
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Paid TV
Director - Ivo Abalroado