Private Project

Silent Ears

Through the testimonies and sensory images almost dreamlike, this movie suggest people to be conscious about the importance to be listen their feelings. We know that young people among 15 to 29 years the suicide is the second most cause of death.
Ninety per cent os them could be avoid. 
Contrary to the veiled silence in the Brazilian press, many opinion leaders reinforce the thesis of communication to save lives.
Arts and culture are important ways to reach with strength on consciousness people.

  • Mauro Baptistella
    Director
  • Mauro Baptistella
    Writer
  • Vitor Alves Lopes
    Writer
  • Lucas Zalla
    Producer
  • Andre Polez
    Key Cast
  • Merlin Kern
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ouvidos Calados
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Art, Drama, psychology, Health
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 8, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mauro Baptistella

Graduate in Publicity and Propaganda, he began his carrer on doing independent programs on a regional TV. Moved to São Paulo, he did strong carrer on Ads and Videoclips. About cinema, he began to participate on the Post-production on the film ‘2 Rabbit’ by Afonso Poyart. He also worked on ‘Free Havanna’ by Eliezer Perez Angueira, ‘Solace’ and the ‘Stronger than World’ both by Afonso Poyart. Rewarded with the team of Visual Effects about The Great Prize Of Brazilian Movies of 2013 by ‘2 Rabbits’.

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Director Statement

For me it was a great surprise to receive thanks from the deponents after each recording interview because, in my opinion, I should thank them. The potential strength of talking about their feelings is so great that people with huge personal issues in secret were relieved after entrusting their inner yearnings with me. We were sure we were on the right track. Today I thank you for all that these incredible people have done for me and for so many others as they open their hearts and feelings to a movie.