The Orphan

(O órfão)
Carolina Markowicz | Drama, Fiction

2018 | 15 minutes | Brazil

Jonathas has been adopted, but it doesn't take long until he is returned because he is "different" from the other kids. Inspired by true events.

Synopsis

Jonathas has been adopted, but it doesn't take long until he is returned because he is "different" from the other kids. Inspired by true events.

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Main credits

Markowicz, Carolina (screenwriter)
Markowicz, Carolina (film director)
Auad, Mayra Faour (film producer)
Peixoto, Mario (film producer)
Abujamra, Clarisse (actor)
Alvarenga, Kauan (actor)
Castro, Georgina (actor)

Other credits

Cinematographer, Pepe Mendes; editing, Lautaro Colace.


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Festivals

Cannes Film Festival - Queer Palm

DIRECTOR: Carolina Markowicz

NATIONALITY: Brazil

YEAR: 2018

GENRE: Drama, Fiction

LANGUAGE: Portuguese

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adults

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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