Rise

Based on a true story, Rise follows the routine of a 6 years-old child who's bound to provide for her sick mother.

From the first light of the day to the last whisper of the sunrise, her strenuous journey is driven by a narrative but poetic vision on the deeper meaning of life.

  • Gianmarco De Santis
    Writer & Director
  • Symphorien Nihala Maniry Soa
    Assistant Director
  • One Arcadia
    Producer
  • A-More Visual Productions
    Producer
  • Sardjy Hiversia
    Key Cast
    Child
  • Tirisoa Eleonord
    Key Cast
    Mother
  • Alex Calò De Santis
    Voice Over Writer
  • Lewanne Salmon
    Voice Over Artist
  • Gianmarco De Santis
    DoP & Editing
  • Alex Calò De Santis
    Music & Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 22 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Madagascar
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.37:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

Gianmarco De Santis has a long-time experience in photography, video editing & production, from the advertising of content for top-level companies in the travel industry, to producing compelling audiovisual products for mid-level enterprises and NGO's.

He graduated in Filmmaking at the SAE Institute of Barcelona, Spain, and right after decided to travel around the world, from Australia to India, passing by the UK - Italy - Brazil, and finally Madagascar. When he's not glued to a computer screen, or stuck at the customs, he spends most of his time researching about the next fascinating story to tell.

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