Sofia Was (2024)

Sofia Was (2024) poster

Sofia was forced to leave her home and is now homeless. The young woman spends her days wandering the alleys of the University of São Paulo campus, where she offers her services as a tattoo artist. One ethereal night, her wanderings mingle with memories of an unfulfilled love. Wrapped in a dark, melancholy atmosphere, the film contemplates the fragility of a youth left behind. In a story that transcends borders, the life of an impenetrable fictional Sofia is imbued with the experiences of the actress of the same name who plays her. As enigmatic as an oracle, the original Portuguese title evokes the impermanence and ambiguity that haunt Sofia. She is carried away by perpetual motion, her future forever unknown.

Director: Pedro Geraldo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mari Herzer
Cinematography: Pedro Geraldo
Editing: Pedro Geraldo, Manoela Cezar
Production: Ladaia, Tanto
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle

Keywords

coming of age, lgbt, lost youth, queer, youth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sofia Was about?
Sofia was forced to leave her home and is now homeless. The young woman spends her days wandering the alleys of the University of São Paulo campus, where she offers her services as a tattoo artist. One ethereal night, her wanderings mingle with memories of an unfulfilled love. Wrapped in a dark, melancholy atmosphere, the film contemplates the fragility of a youth left behind. In a story that transcends borders, the life of an impenetrable fictional Sofia is imbued with the experiences of the actress of the same name who plays her. As enigmatic as an oracle, the original Portuguese title evokes the impermanence and ambiguity that haunt Sofia. She is carried away by perpetual motion, her future forever unknown.
Who directed Sofia Was?
Sofia Was was directed by Pedro Geraldo.
Who stars in Sofia Was?
Sofia Was stars Sofia Tomic, Hellena Kuasne, Jorge Neto, Sofia Carvalheira, Paulo Tadashi, Guilherme Françoso.
How long is Sofia Was?
Sofia Was has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Sofia Was?
Sofia Was is a Drama film.
Where was Sofia Was produced?
Sofia Was was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of Sofia Was?
The themes of Sofia Was include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.