‘I am honored to represent our country alongside such talented professionals; It is very exciting to see Brazilian cinema living such a prosperous moment of recognition around the world, ‘said the actor
The actor celebrated the victory of the movie “The Last Blue”, which was awarded the silver bear at the Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday (22). Also called the Grand Jury Award, the Silver Bear is the second largest prize of the German Film Festival. Directed by Gabriel Mascaro, the work is a co -production that involves Brazil, Mexico, Chile and the Netherlands, and presents a dystopian narrative where a 77 -year -old woman (Denise Weinberg) seeks to fulfill her last wish before being forced to exile.
In his statement, Santoro emphasized the relevance of this recognition for Brazilian culture. “These were amazing days at @berlinale. I just have to thank the public and the criticism for the reception of #OulimoAzul. I am honored to represent our country alongside such talented professionals. It is very exciting to see Brazilian cinema living such a prosperous moment of recognition around the world. May it be a beautiful journey, ”he wrote on social networks.
The film director also expressed his gratitude for the award, noting that the work addresses topics such as the right to dream and the search for meaning in life. “The last blue talks about the right to dream and believing it is never too late to find meaning in life. Thank you so much, ”said the filmmaker upon receiving the prize.
In addition to the silver bear, “The Last Blue” was laureate with the ecumenical jury award and the Berliner Morgenpost Jury Jury Award.
Another highlight of the festival was the movie “The Hour of the Recreation”, which received the special mention of the young jury in the Generation Show. This documentary, directed by Lúcia Murat, offers a view of education from the perspective of adolescents living in peripheral areas, bringing out relevant questions about the educational system.
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