From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe (2025)
Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of the project “The Meaning of Life”, which director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes has been developing for more than a decade: a series of nine features built as a kaleidoscope of contemporary figures, in which the filmmaker invites us to reflect on what makes us, as humans, unique beings.
Director: Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: October 25, 2025
Cast
- Valter Hugo Mãe - self
- Laerte Coutinho - Self
- Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson - Self
Music: André Barros
Editing: Pedro Sousa, Francisco Slade
Production: O2 Filmes, JumpCut
Country: Portugal, Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
literatura
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe about?
- Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of the project “The Meaning of Life”, which director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes has been developing for more than a decade: a series of nine features built as a kaleidoscope of contemporary figures, in which the filmmaker invites us to reflect on what makes us, as humans, unique beings.
- Who directed From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
- From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
- Who stars in From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
- From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe stars Valter Hugo Mãe, Laerte Coutinho, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.
- How long is From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
- From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
- From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe is a Documentary film.
- Where was From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe produced?
- From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was produced in Portugal, Brazil.