A Film to Remind Us of Utopia (2026)
In Esdras Baptista's film archives, kept at his home for decades, one can feel the fervor of those who believed in a new tomorrow. Filmed in Brazil in the early 1960s, in the heat of a libertarian political movement, the filmmaker's images materialize the incandescence of collective desires at the historic moment of their emergence. Utopia, though unattainable, is never a mere abstraction. A force that mobilizes actions and feelings, it constitutes the impetus necessary for human existence.
Director: Reinaldo Cardenuto
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: June 27, 2026
Cast
- João Luiz Vieira - Narrator
- Francisco Julião - Self (archive footage)
- Rafael de Carvalho - Self (archive footage)
- Helena Ignez - Self (archive footage)
- Oduvaldo Vianna Filho - Self (archive footage)
- Joel Barcellos - Self (archive footage)
- Jorge Coutinho - Self (archive footage)
- Armando Costa - Self (archive footage)
- João Goulart - Self (archive footage)
- Tancredo Neves - Self (archive footage)
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Reinaldo Cardenuto
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Film to Remind Us of Utopia about?
- In Esdras Baptista's film archives, kept at his home for decades, one can feel the fervor of those who believed in a new tomorrow. Filmed in Brazil in the early 1960s, in the heat of a libertarian political movement, the filmmaker's images materialize the incandescence of collective desires at the historic moment of their emergence. Utopia, though unattainable, is never a mere abstraction. A force that mobilizes actions and feelings, it constitutes the impetus necessary for human existence.
- Who directed A Film to Remind Us of Utopia?
- A Film to Remind Us of Utopia was directed by Reinaldo Cardenuto.
- Who stars in A Film to Remind Us of Utopia?
- A Film to Remind Us of Utopia stars João Luiz Vieira, Francisco Julião, Rafael de Carvalho, Helena Ignez, Oduvaldo Vianna Filho, Joel Barcellos.
- How long is A Film to Remind Us of Utopia?
- A Film to Remind Us of Utopia has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).