World Cinema
BABY / BABY
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 13th December
- 12.30 pm
- tagore
Screening 2
- 16th December
- 6.00 pm
- audi 6
Screening 3
- 18th December
- 9.15 am
- sree
Marcelo Caetano
Director's bio
Marcelo Caetano
Marcelo Caetano, was born in the State of Minas Gerais but he is now based in São Paulo, directed the feature film "BODY ELECTRIC," Premiéred in Rotterdam 2017. He also directed the TV series "Hit Parade" and "Notícias Populares," both broadcasted on Canal Brasil. He has worked on various productions as an assistant director and casting producer, notably on "Tatuagem," "Bacurau," "Aquarius," and "Neon Bull." In 2009, Marcelo co-founded Desbun Filmes.
Synopsis
After his release from a juvenile detention center, 18-year-old Wellington, known as Baby, finds himself alone and directionless on the streets of São Paulo. With no contact from his parents and no resources to rebuild his life, he struggles to survive. Baby crosses paths with Ronaldo, an older man who introduces him to new survival strategies. Over time, their relationship evolves into a complicated and conflicting passion, challenging both of them in unexpected ways.
Details of Cast
João Pedro Mariano, Ricardo Teodoro, Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Bruna Linzmeyer
Details of Crew
DoP Joana Luz Dafb, Pedro Sotero ABC Editor Fabian Remy Music Bruno Prado, Caê Rolfsen Sound Design Lucas Coelho de Carvalho
Producer Details
Beto Tibiriçá, Ivan Melo, Marcelo Caetano
Writer Details
Marcelo Caetano, Gabriel Domingues
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