Victor Candeias

Spirits and Rocks: An Azorean Myth

From the ocean, a volcanic island rises into steamy mist. The black rock of the earth stands in sharp contrast to the billowing vapor that hovers and drifts above the surface. A narrator describes how the island’s first inhabitants sought to explain the violent eruption by attributing the devastation to the wrath of angry gods. With breathtaking black-and-white cinematography, this poetic exploration considers the human relationship to this volatile land, where residents live alongside the looming threat of eruption with reverence, fear, and awe. A collection of scenes where dark and light miraculously coexist illuminates both the physical and spiritual landscapes of this extraordinary place, where life endures the perils of the natural world.

Pacific

Pacific is the name of the building where the director lives, on the 18th floor. Also known as “the suicide tower”, it is a typical example of collective housing. In a subtle interplay between the interior and the exterior, between private and public areas, Angie Obeid reveals an alarming space that is closed on itself, even though the windows of the apartments offer a dizzying, suspended view…

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The film follows the author, who in search of answers turns to science as a last hope. Embarking on a journey with Professor Cristina, the exploration centers around unraveling the mysteries of land—probing into its essence and questioning the existence of a memory or connection between the land and its inhabitants.

Mum

Through monotony of daily realities, we see Sandra, a mother of two, raising her children with a frequently absent father. The satirical representation of her conventional familial life leaves us with questions about her personal desires.