The Orphan
(O órfão)
Carolina Markowicz | Drama, Fiction
2018 | 15 minutes | Brazil
Jonathas has been adopted, but it doesn't take long until he is returned because he is "different" from the other kids. Inspired by true events.
Synopsis
Jonathas has been adopted, but it doesn't take long until he is returned because he is "different" from the other kids. Inspired by true events.
Citation
Main credits
Markowicz, Carolina (screenwriter)
Markowicz, Carolina (film director)
Auad, Mayra Faour (film producer)
Peixoto, Mario (film producer)
Abujamra, Clarisse (actor)
Alvarenga, Kauan (actor)
Castro, Georgina (actor)
Other credits
Cinematographer, Pepe Mendes; editing, Lautaro Colace.
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Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Body Image
Culture + Identity
Family
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Short Films
Sociology
Youth
Keywords
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Festivals
Cannes Film Festival - Queer Palm
DIRECTOR: Carolina Markowicz
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2018
GENRE: Drama, Fiction
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
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