Tramway Film Festival
2720
Portugal, Switzerland | 2023 | 24’
After a violent police raid in a poor clandestine neighbourhood in Lisbon, a 7-year-old girl seeks to find her missing older brother. At the same time, a young newly released ex-convict tries to start anew, free from a life of crime. The fate of these two will cross in the worst way.
Director: Basil da Cunha
Script: Basil da Cunha
Cinematography: Vasco Viana
Editing: Basil da Cunha
Sound: Rafael Cardoso
Cast: Jason Varela, Camila Diniz, residents of the Reboleira neighbourhood
Producer: Basil Da Cunha, Edgar Medina
Production: Basil Da Cunha, Arquipélago Filmes
Main festivals:
- Visions du Réel Festival
- International Short Film Festival Oberhausen (FIPRESCI Prize)
- Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival (Best European Film Award)
- Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival (Best Portuguese Director, Audience Award)
- Vienna Shorts
- European Short Film Candidate 2024
