Selected Film

Rasga Mortalha

Rasga Mortalha comes from the legend of the owl "Suindara" - much told in the folklore of the North and Northeast of Brazil - to address the socio-political urgencies of the country. It is believed that the appearance of its white figure, followed by the wild cry - which resembles the sound of a cloth being torn in half - carries with it the sign of death. As a metaphorical vector for thinking, and also transcending, a fatalistic view of Brazilian history, the artist uses this popular tradition to cross centuries of public events with memories, references and personal imaginations, creating a charged and sharp narrative.

Duration: 00:13:50
Country of Origin: Brazil
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Director(s): Thiago Martins de Melo


Writer(s): Thiago Martins de Melo


Producer(s): Samantha Moreira


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Other Credits: Editor: Thiago Martins de Melo; Associate Producer: Renato Ranquine; Sound Design: João Simas, Thierry Castelo, André Lucap; Original Soundtrack: João SImas, Thierry Castelo, Jales Carvalho, Viviane Vazzi Pedro, André Lucap