Praying Mantis

On one side, the irresponsible absence of a mother. On the other, the rigid and controlled presence of a grandmother. Determining the fate of her childhood, Antônia needs to make a decision out of this deadlock.

  • Matheus Fabry
    Director
  • Matheus Fabry
    Writer
  • Rafael Mog
    Producer
    Sweet of Your Tongue
  • Helena Becker
    Key Cast
    "Antônia "
  • Nena Ainhoren
    Key Cast
    "Grandmother"
  • João França
    Key Cast
    "Priest"
  • Márcia Schuler
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
    Sweet of Your Tongue
  • Vanessa Rodrigues
    Art Direction
  • Leonardo Reis
    Director of Photography
  • Pedro Spieker
    Sound Disegner
  • Felipe Schorn
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    800 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:
    Yes
Distribution Information
  • Arco Filmes
    Distributor
    Country: Brazil
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Matheus Fabry

Matheus Fabry, 22 years old, graduated in Cinema from PUCRS, is a young brazilian filmmaker.
Loves storytelling and independent films.

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Director Statement

statement: In life, some people walk with us, other run away from us. But don't forget: we are not perfect either. Nobody is perfect. This film, for me, is about our choices.