Hopefuls
(Aspirantes)
Ives Rosenfeld | Drama, Fiction
2015 | 74 minutes | Brazil
A young soccer player has to deal with the unexpected pregnancy of his girlfriend Karine, while his childhood best friend, Bento, signs a contract with a professional team.
Synopsis
Hopefuls tells the story of Junior, a young player for Bacaxa A.C, an amateur football team from the city of Saquarema, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro. He has to deal with the unexpected pregnancy of his girlfriend Karine, while his childhood best friend, Bento, signs a contract with a professional team. This debut feature from Brazillian director Ives Rosenfeld is a raw and powerful story of youthful dreams and harsh reality that is marked by some astounding performances.
Reviews
"Minimalist and powerful in equal parts, Aspirantes (Hopefuls) is one of those character studies that leaves you wanting for more but is more impactful especially because of its succinct and compartmentalised storytelling." - Francesco Cerniglia, FilmDoo
"Its clean, stripped-back air and its quiet, implacable treatment of a young life miserably falling apart are the key features of a film which uses a deceptively calm surface to explore the turbulent depths of its young protag, who has done absolutely nothing to deserve all this." - Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood Reporter
Citation
Main credits
Rosenfeld, Ives (film director)
Rosenfeld, Ives (screenwriter)
Rosenfeld, Ives (film producer)
Freire, Pedro (screenwriter)
Gentile, Luiz Alberto (film producer)
Barroso, Ariclenes (actor)
Malheiros, Sérgio (actor)
Bernat, Julia (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Pedro Faerstein; editor, Karen Akerman.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Education
Family
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Mental Health
Sociology
South America
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival; Locarno Film Festival; São Paulo International Film Festival; Chicago International Film Festival; Göteborg Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Ives Rosenfeld
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2015
GENRE: Drama, Fiction
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
Existing customers, please log in to view this film.
New to Pragda? Register to request a quote.
Related Films
Los Hongos
Black and White Democracy
Democracia em preto e branco
3 Minutes
3 minutos
7 Boxes
7 cajas
Hero Steps
Pasos de héroe
Album for the Youth
Álbum para la juventud
Porcelain Horse
Mejor no hablar (de ciertas cosas)
7 Weeks
7 semanas
La Yuma
Xeneizes
Bad Influence
Mala junta
Let It Burn
Diz a ela que me viu chorar
War Animals
Animales de guerra
Sick, Sick, Sick
Sem seu sangue
We Are Mari Pepa
Somos Mari Pepa
Boreal
The Nobodies
Los nadie
First Born
Primero de la familia
Andrés Reads and Writes
Andrés lee i escribe
Window Boy Would Also Like to Have a Submarine
Chico ventana también quisiera tener un submarino
Mateo
Neither Hero nor Traitor
Ni héroe ni traidor
Money Exchange
Cambio, cambio
On the Starting Line
La arrancada
Related Collections
Fiction Films
A compelling glimpse into Spain and Latin America's rich storytelling traditions, showcasing a blend of established directors and emerging voices. Each film highlights the depth and creativity of the region.
Number of titles: 266
SEE COLLECTION >Portuguese Language Films
A journey through Brazilian cinema celebrating the musicality of the Portuguese language and the country’s cultural heritage.
Number of titles: 117
SEE COLLECTION >LGBTQ+
An insightful view into the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming community in Latin America and Spain.
Number of titles: 55
SEE COLLECTION >High School Collection
Given varying criteria for content ratings and age restrictions in different regions, Pragda STREAM recommends faculty watch films in their entirety before assigning them to students.
Number of titles: 509
SEE COLLECTION >The Pragda Complete Film Collection
The essence of Spain and Latin America captured in their original language with English captions or subtitles.
Number of titles: 637
SEE COLLECTION >