Hope Ways (2023)
Based on the not-so-well-known story by acclaimed author Ariano Suassuna with touches of reality inspired by the real Canudos War
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.
Cast
- Renatha Vieira - Madalena/Marieta
- Nathália Cândido - Júlia
- Eduarda Amorim - Lúcia
- Yago Santos - Pedro
- Lavínia Demésio - Narradora
- Miguel Batista - Narrador
- Lucas Braga - João Conselheiro
- Pedro Luís - Jonas Freccia
- Vinícius Teixeira - Lúcio Coqueiro
- Lucas Braga - Pedro's Father
Screenplay
- Lavínia Demésio (Co-Writer)
- Miguel Batista
- Luís Otávio Demésio (Writers' Assistant)
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, First Teenage Crushes and Innocent Feelings, Education Crisis and Future of Youth, Teacher-Student Relationship, School Life and Youth
Keywords
school, sem fins lucrativos, escolar, brazilian northeast, canudos, non-profit organization, ariano suassuna, globo filmes, caminhos da esperança, hope ways, caminos de la esperanza, chemins d'espoir, percorsi di speranza, o auto da compadecida, a dog's will
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hope Ways about?
- 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.
- Who directed Hope Ways?
- Hope Ways was directed by Miguel Batista.
- Who stars in Hope Ways?
- Hope Ways stars Renatha Vieira, Nathália Cândido, Eduarda Amorim, Yago Santos, Lavínia Demésio, Miguel Batista.
- What genre is Hope Ways?
- Hope Ways is a Comedy, Documentary, History, War, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Hope Ways?
- Hope Ways had a budget of $2,517.
- Where was Hope Ways produced?
- Hope Ways was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of Hope Ways?
- The themes of Hope Ways include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, First Teenage Crushes and Innocent Feelings, Education Crisis and Future of Youth, Teacher-Student Relationship, School Life and Youth.