Marcelo Lordello

Pictures of Ghosts

Downtown Recife’s classic movie palaces from the 20th century are mostly gone. That city area is now an archaeological site of sorts that reveals aspects of life in society which have been lost. And that’s just part of the story.

Miami-Cuba

Miami-Cuba is an audiovisual immersion through the Historic Center of João Pessoa, with brief trips to symbolic places along its shore. In particular, the recently verticalized Altiplano district, where his current urban development project seems to be heading. Its cinematographic device is the occupation of an apartment in the 18th floor building, the first skyscraper and initial landmark of modernization in the capital. Work that also configures a type of sentinel in this central region of the city, listed as a historical heritage shortly after its construction. A performative documentary that walks with pre-researched characters and others who were found in the journey of recordings… Expressive people from the city, known and/or anonymous, who ramble about their urban experiences, resisting, ways of living and living, existing .

Political Animal

She has everything her heart desires. She's popular, loves shopping, comes from a loving family. She plays volleyball and afterwards has a smoke with girlfriends. Sports club, barbecue, hairdresser: her life is perfect. There’s only one thing that makes her stand out: she is a cow.

Batguano

In a bleak future, the inseparable Batman and Robin live in a remote trailer. As punk-rock reenactors, they realize that planet Earth has become too small for their perfection, genius and power, and decide to find their place in the galaxies.

They Will Return

Cris, aged 12, and her brother are left at the side of the road by their parents. The punishment quickly turns into an even greater challenge. Marcelo Lordello's first feature film Eles voltam, which follows Cris in her attempts to find her way back home, is a modern-day fable through different realities guided by the people that inhabit them.

They Will Return

Cris, aged 12, and her brother are left at the side of the road by their parents. The punishment quickly turns into an even greater challenge. Marcelo Lordello's first feature film Eles voltam, which follows Cris in her attempts to find her way back home, is a modern-day fable through different realities guided by the people that inhabit them.

Dia Estrelado

In an inhospitable place, a boy and his family struggle for survival.

Vigias

A documentary about nightwatchers in Recife middle-class buildings.

Vigias

A documentary about nightwatchers in Recife middle-class buildings.

Nº 27

- The bathroom is under maintenance. - Luiz answers, holding the handle with all his strength. - Under maintenance? Stop the fucking talk, open the door! - The bathroom is under maintenance, look for another one, please. - What do you mean?... open the door right away, I want to pee, dude! - Hey man, can you call the coordinator, please...