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The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going

"The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going", presents the work and ideas of the Brazilian artist and tattooist Eduardo Tavares. Directed by Nêio Mustafa, the film, shot in the artist's studio in Australia, reflects the universe of fine arts and body art tattooing, where these languages intersect in the artist's life.

It is not only a life story, but an art proposal for a good world for all. In this historical context and moment marked by tyranny and oppression, the artist calls people to build a new world and criticizes false morals and the naturalization of perversity. In addition, he signals the importance of ethics, beauty and nature in the life of human beings. "The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going" is an action for a new world.

  • Nêio Lúcio Mustafa
    Director
    “BAHIA UNDERGROUND – The Saga of Rogério BigBross” (2026), “Seeing Beyond Sight" (2025), "Panlovism" (2024), “The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going” (2022), ”Por Nós" (2021), "Willyams Martins" (2020)
  • Nêio Mustafa
    Writer
    “BAHIA UNDERGROUND – The Saga of Rogério BigBross” (2026), “Seeing Beyond Sight" (2025), "Panlovism" (2024), “The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going” (2022), ”Por Nós" (2021), "Willyams Martins" (2020)
  • Nêio Mustafa
    Producer
    “BAHIA UNDERGROUND – The Saga of Rogério BigBross” (2026), “Seeing Beyond Sight" (2025), "Panlovism" (2024), “The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going” (2022), ”Por Nós" (2021), "Willyams Martins" (2020)
  • Eduardo Tavares
    Producer
  • Eduardo Tavares
    Key Cast
  • Nêio Mustafa
    Editor
    “BAHIA UNDERGROUND – The Saga of Rogério BigBross” (2026), “Seeing Beyond Sight" (2025), "Panlovism" (2024), “The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going” (2022), ”Por Nós" (2021), "Willyams Martins" (2020)
  • Nêio Mustafa
    Composer
    “Seeing Beyond Sight" (2025), "Panlovism" (2024), “The Art of Eduardo Tavares - Keep Going” (2022),”Willyams Martins" (2020), “The Children, the Education, and Cortez's gifts” (2019)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • TopShot International Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    January 10, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Filmmaker Sessions Volume 3
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 6, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Rudis Festival
    Rim
    Italy
    February 16, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Fox International Film Festival
    Saint Petersburg
    Russian Federation
    February 28, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Flowers Against Bullets
    Vienna
    Austria
    March 1, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Best Cinematography
  • Filmmaker Sessions Volume 4
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 27, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Festival del Cinema di Cefalù Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
    Sicily
    Italy
    September 1, 2023
    Official Selection
    Nominee
  • Student World Impact Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    June 18, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Semi-Finalist
  • Saratov Sufferings Documentary Drama Film Festival
    Saratov
    Russian Federation
    September 7, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Official Selection
  • AIU Kuwait International Film Festival (KIFF)
    Jahra
    Kuwait
    November 5, 2023
    Not a Premiere
    Official Selection
  • WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    November 7, 2024
    Not a Premiere
    Quarter-Finalist
Director Biography - Nêio Lúcio Mustafa

Nêio Mustafa is a filmmaker dedicated to portraying the nuances and depths of the human experience in his works. His cinematic productions explore the intersections of art, philosophy, and society, aiming to provoke reflections on the dilemmas and virtues of the human condition. With a sensitive eye and a deep awareness of social and cultural issues, Nêio uses audiovisual media as a tool for transformation, offering new perspectives on empathy, justice, and inclusion.

His latest project, "Life Stories," is a testament to his humanistic approach, capturing the journeys of remarkable individuals and their contributions to the world, revealing life stories that inspire and transform.

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Director Statement

It was awesome making this film and spending a few weeks at Eduardo's studio in Sydney.