MOTI

Brazil (SP) | 2025 | cor | 18 min

Naomi, 84, opens up to her granddaughter Midori, revealing family secrets and childhood traumas in 1940s Brazil. At the same time, she watches her other grandson, Jun, become consumed by political polarization.

Director: Andre Okuma

Producer: Andre Okuma

Cinematographer: Reiko Otake, Rodrigo Mesquita

Art Director: Reiko Otake

Editor: Rodrigo Mesquita

Contact: Andre Okuma - andreokuma@gmail.com

PROGRAMS:

Brazilian Programs > Brazilian Showcase > Brazilian Showcase 8 - Blind Faith, Sharp Knife

A litany in “murderous tropicalia” for those who meet their death crossing the Atlantic. In a chorus of accents and languages, our dead want to be remembered in the heart of the Republic in flames.

22/08

Friday | 03:30 PM

CineSesc | R. Augusta, 2075

24/08

Sunday | 02:00 PM

Cinemateca - Sala Grande Otelo |

Films of this program: Brazilian Showcase 8 - Blind Faith, Sharp Knife

A litany in “murderous tropicalia” for those who meet their death crossing the Atlantic. In a chorus of accents and languages, our dead want to be remembered in the heart of the Republic in flames.