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‘Castanho’: get to know a fictional movie produced by an actor, screenwriter and director from Amazonas
Scenes from the movie 'Castanho' (Press Release)
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September 25, 2023
Adrisa De Góes – From the Cenarium Amazônia Magazine
MANAUS (AM) – “Castanho” is the first fiction film written and directed by actor Adanilo Reis, known in the artistic world as Adanilo. The plot tells the story of a woman of Argentinian nationality who moves to the Cachoeira do Castanho community in Paricatuba, in the municipality of Iranduba (27 kilometers from Manaus) and creates a relationship with nature and the people of the region.
Born in the capital of Amazonas, the artist told CENARIUM AMAZON MAGAZINE that he feels there is a lack of audiovisual productions that portray daily life in the Amazon and that this was one of the reasons that inspired him to write the film. He also says that his experience as an actor contributed to the conception of the work.
“Castanho is my first movie. I’ve produced experimental works and music videos before, but this is the first time I’ve done it in this format, where you have a team to work with you on an artistic project. I inevitably bring a lot of my experience as an actor to the direction, but I also realize the need to tell Amazonian stories, especially the influence of my life here”, said Adanilo.
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The film marks Adanilo’s debut as an audiovisual director. He also has two other productions in the pipeline.
“It’s something that’s always been with me. Sometimes the process of making and producing a movie takes time and costs money. It’s not easy to do. I already have more projects up my sleeve. I’m preparing the feature film ‘Omágua Kambeba’ and the series ‘Compensa'”, he said.
The film was awarded the Encontro das Artes public notice, through the Aldir Blanc Law, by the Amazonas Department of Culture and Creative Economy. It was directed by Teatro Galeroso in co-production with Oca Produções.
Concept
Cachoeira do Castanho is the place where Maria (Sofia Sahakian), an Argentinian woman, lives with Dona Belém (Rosa Malagueta) and Cícero (Israel Castro), a family who live in the community. From a mysterious view of everyday life, the film follows the intimacy, affection, work and fun of these characters.
“Maria goes through everyday moments sharing her life with Cícero and Belém, at work as well as in her free time. They have a bond and a lot of affection mixed with a bit of awkward humor where they always try to fool each other by talking about supposedly serious issues. But she also has her moments of loneliness, of living with herself and her past that is never talked about”, says the film’s protagonist, Sofia Sahakian.
Castanho officially premiered at Olhar do Norte in August this year, the Amazon Film Festival. In the same month, the film was also shown at the 34th São Paulo International Short Film Festival – Curta Kinoforum.
Credits
Direction and script: Adanilo Cast: Sofia Sahakian, Rosa Malagueta and Israel Castro Production: Ítalo Almeida Assistant Director and Co-Director: Victor Kaleb Cinematographer: Robert Coelho Assistant Cinematographer: Naila Fernandes Art Director: Francisco Ricardo Art and Production Assistant: Camila Soares Production Assistant: Amanda Magaiver 2nd Production Assistant: Mikaela Raícham Direct Sound: Heverson Batista Editing: Eduardo Resing Color Grading: Bárbara Umbra Sound Mixing: Lucas Coelho Cast Preparation: Isabela Catão Machinery: Evandro Repolho Making of and Still: Cícero Benedito Catering: Vanda Almeida and Marlene Silva Driver and Backdrop: Áureo Almeida Produced by: Teatro Galeroso and Ao Produções Artísticas Co-Production: Oca Produções Support: Tucandeira Films
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