Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.
Hope Ways explores themes of school, sem fins lucrativos, escolar. A blend of Comedy and Documentary, it is available to stream for free in HD on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, History, War, Drama, Romance
Director: Miguel Batista
Writers: Miguel Batista
Cast: Renatha Vieira, Nathália Cândido, Eduarda Amorim, Yago Santos, Lavínia Demésio, Miguel Batista, Lucas Braga, Pedro Luís, Vinícius Teixeira, Lucas Braga, Ana Bella Costa, Vitória Caetano
Budget: $0M
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese
Themes: school, sem fins lucrativos, escolar, brazilian northeast, canudos, non-profit organization, ariano suassuna, caminhos da esperança
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