Umidade (Moisture) to Screen at 11th Torino Underground Cinefest
Update News 1.10.2024
Umidade (Moisture), directed and produced by the acclaimed Brazilian auteur Duda Gorter, was screened at Cinema Baretti during the 11th Torino Underground Cinefest in Turin, Italy. The film was featured in the experimental section on Monday, September 30, 2024. Director Duda Gorter, accompanied by Italian distributor Hadi Farahmand, attended the festival and watched the film alongside the audience.
The Brazilian short film Umidade (Moisture), directed by the acclaimed auteur Duda Gorter, is set to be featured in the experimental section of the prestigious 11th Torino Underground Cinefest in Turin, Italy. The screening will take place on September 30th at Cinema Baretti, located in the heart of the city, further cementing the film’s reputation in the global film community.
Renowned for its bold critique of neo-fascist movements worldwide, Umidade (Moisture) has captivated audiences with its dystopian narrative and deeply thought-provoking themes. Gorter’s directorial vision has garnered international praise, with the film winning several n awards across the globe. Among its many accolades, the film was honored with Best Director at the Toronto International Women Film Festival (2023), and received Honorable Mentions for Direction at both the Montreal Independent Film Festival (2023) and the Munich Short Film Awards (2023). Additionally, it earned the title of Best Latin American Short Film at the Short-Long World Festival (2023) in Corrientes, Argentina, as well as Best Short Film at the Berlin Kiez Film Festival (2024). The film’s exceptional editing and cinematography were also recognized, with wins for Best Editor at the Absurd Film Festival in Milan, Italy, and Best Cinematography at the Tokyo Shorts (2023) in Japan.
Umidade (Moisture) continues to solidify its status as a masterpiece of contemporary cinema, resonating with audiences worldwide for its powerful storytelling and sharp social commentary. The upcoming screening at the Torino Underground Cinefest is a highly anticipated event, promising to showcase Duda Gorter’s visionary filmmaking to an even broader audience.
“Moisture” Continues to Shine with Remarkable Achievements
In the past month, Moisture has garnered extraordinary recognition on the international film circuit. The film won Best Short Film at the Berlin Kiez Film Festival and has been selected for numerous prestigious festivals, including the WILDsound Festival in Toronto, Canada, with a screening scheduled for September 2024. Additionally, it has earned selections at the Septimius Awards in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and the 6th Fest Cine Pedra Azul in Brazil. The film has also received an Honorable Mention at the New York Independent Film Festival, winner for the Best Actress award for Maria Adélia(Dr.Anne’s secretary) at 12th Indian Cine Film Festival and was named a winner at the monthly edition of the Short Film Factory in Romania.
Official Trailer
Set against a dystopian backdrop, Gorter’s film serves as a poignant reflection of present-day societal unrest, offering a powerful commentary on the dangers of authoritarian ideologies. With evocative storytelling and visually striking cinematography, the film deeply resonates with audiences, leaving a lasting impact long after the credits roll.
As “Umidade (Moisture)” continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, it stands as a testament to the power of cinema to inspire change and provoke meaningful dialogue on the pressing issues facing our society today. Duda Gorter’s work not only highlights the cinematic talent coming out of Brazil but also underscores the role of film as a critical medium for social commentary and reflection.
Synopsis
In a gray city in the near future, religious sects and rats live on the prowl. It rains non-stop.
The darkness that precedes the storm – A Brazilian Dystopia for troubled times
Hot, humid, muggy weather, almost no wind, no movement. In the late afternoon, heavy rain invariably falls and drenches the inhabitants of the coastal town. Suddenly, a sound is heard in the distance, filling the space with a dry/imposing/oppressive melody: come and celebrate the Church of the Congregation of Golden Affection with its implacable dogmas and false pastors. Come! Come and feed yourselves/celebrate the State of Exception where hatred and resentment set the tone for a grey daily life. ATTENTION: Listen up, everyone – the hymn of the Church of the Congregation of Golden Affection is getting louder, louder…Fear must be sown. Close doors and windows, a fascist militia theocracy wants to enter your home and lie in your bed.
I conceived Umidade(Moisture) in a state of anger and nonconformity because Brazil was coming out of a pandemic, with an immense number of deaths, plunged into the chaos of an extreme right-wing negationist/militia government. My country had been in a state of political turmoil since 2013, had gone through a coup d’état in 2016 and all this culminated in the rise of an extreme right-wing government in 2018 with a nostalgic mentality for the Brazilian dictatorship that lasted more than two decades in the country.
To conclude, I see this film as an outburst/a scream of rage against all the neo-fascist movements that are spreading around the world. There has to be an alternative to all this terror and resentment. There must be…
Duda Gorter
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