Saudade

Saudade is an experimental film inspired by true events in Toronto. The film portrays the journey of a young woman named Belle, and her escapist relationship with her guardian angel over the course of 70 years. Shot across three distinct film formats and mediums (16mm B/W, 35mm Color, and 4K Digital), the film is a heartwarming tribute to the magic and romance of the cinematic art form.

Produced By Scarborough Arts and Riverbed Entertainment.

  • Kesava Geeta Kumar
    Director
    Reunion, Voices In The Dark, Hourglass
  • Kesava Geeta Kumar
    Writer
    Reunion, Voices In The Dark, Hourglass
  • Scarborough Arts
    Producer
    Reunion
  • Riverbed Entertainment
    Producer
    Reunion, Voices In The Dark, Hourglass
  • Mollify Selva
    Producer
  • Kesava Geeta Kumar
    Producer
    Reunion, Voices In The Dark, Hourglass
  • Kate Hargrave
    Key Cast
    "Belle"
  • Gabriel Gherutchi
    Key Cast
    "William"
  • Bill Sleno
    Key Cast
    "The Man"
  • Isadora Locks Mashcke
    Key Cast
  • Afroz Khan
    Key Cast
    "Siddharth"
    A Father's Diary, Reunion
  • Isabella Trink
    Key Cast
    "Young Sofia"
  • Wilfred Moeschter
    Key Cast
    "The Man (Young)"
  • Michael McAsey
    Cinematography
  • Wilfred Moeschter
    Music
  • Kesava Geeta Kumar
    Editing
    Reunion, Voices In The Dark, Hourglass
  • Jhanvi Patel
    Production Design
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 24, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm, 35mm, 4K digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kesava Geeta Kumar

Kesava is an award-winning filmmaker, music composer, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Riverbed Entertainment - A multimedia group for the youth, by the youth. He is also on the Board of Directors for Scarborough Arts - a Local Arts Service Organization in Toronto. His films have received international accolades, including special recognition from acclaimed filmmakers, "Best Film" at the Cannes World Film Festival and Los Angeles Film Awards, and "Best Feature Film" at the Asha International Film Festival after competing with more than 2,000 international films. Additionally, he has provided content and services for companies such as Amazon Prime, Spotify, Adobe, and various Netflix Aggregators. As a music composer, from feature films to advertisements, his scores have received critical acclaim and distribution in all contemporary music platforms. His extensive experience in media management and founding successful media groups in Toronto has fuelled his vision of laying a substratum for innovative art and design for the future.

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Director Statement

Some of the most memorable and acclaimed films have found innovative and responsible ways to combine the art form with heartwarming stories that make a difference in our lives. I chose one such story based on true events that occurred in my hometown, Toronto. I decided to use different visual mediums to present a temporal, thematic, and artistic distinction across the three stages of my protagonist's life, in addition to using music and montage as a primary structure of storytelling. This film is a special love letter from me, to the cinema I loved growing up, across all ages and times.