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"We, Brothers"

Two old fellow mobsters Antonio and Pete, who view each other as brothers, meet up at hideout to discuss their next job. They plunge into a dark conversation recollecting their past deeds together, which leads them into argument and rivalry, until one of them realizes something is quite wrong.
"We Brothers" was shot in just 3 days.

Winner of Best International Director at the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival.

  • Renata Jones
    Director
  • Renata Jones
    Writer
  • Jones Pictures
    Distributor
  • Lighthouse
    Producer
  • Gabby Ballhausen
    Producer
  • Brian Monteiro
    Producer
  • Pedro Wagner
    Key Cast
    "Tony"
  • Paulo Pagliossa
    Key Cast
    "Pete"
  • Mickael Kornblum
    Key Cast
    "Lucio"
  • Gabby Ballhausen
    Key Cast
    "Susanna"
  • Pietra Cezimbra
    Key Cast
    "Jocelyn"
  • Victor Grimoni
    Key Cast
    "Dave Colinari"
  • Felipe Bandeira
    Key Cast
    "Albert Colinari"
  • Orlando Rodrigues
    Key Cast
    "Detective Charlie"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Film Noir, Thriller, Crime, Mafia
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    9,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF)
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 14, 2025
    North America Premiere
    Best International Short
Director Biography - Renata Jones

Renata Jones is an award-winning Brazilian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for her visually striking short film 'We, Brothers' (2025), winner of Best Director in an International Short at the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival. A member of the Brazilian Film Academy, her work blends noir atmosphere and psychological depth, often drawing influence from German Expressionism and filmmakers such as Hitchcock, Fritz Lang and Murnau. Based between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles, she represents a new voice in contemporary Brazilian cinema.

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