Surprise (2017)

Surprise (2017) poster

Surpresa (Surprise) is a short documentary animation made using a recorded conversation (that is, not acted, not rehearsed, not scripted…) between a mother, Joana, and her three-year-old daughter, Alice, who is recovering from kidney cancer. They both talk – openly and frankly – about the illness, their present circumstances, struggles and successes.

Director: Paulo Patrício
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Yasuaki Shimizu & Saxophonettes
Editing: Joana Amorim, Nuno Amorim
Production: Animais Avpl
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Paulo Patrício

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surprise about?
Surpresa (Surprise) is a short documentary animation made using a recorded conversation (that is, not acted, not rehearsed, not scripted…) between a mother, Joana, and her three-year-old daughter, Alice, who is recovering from kidney cancer. They both talk – openly and frankly – about the illness, their present circumstances, struggles and successes.
Who directed Surprise?
Surprise was directed by Paulo Patrício.
How long is Surprise?
Surprise has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
Where was Surprise produced?
Surprise was produced in Portugal.