After receiving news of his mother's death, Thomas returns to Brazil with Beni, his girlfriend. On reaching his destiny, he discovers he is the sole heir of a grandmother who he never met. Curious to reconnect with the family history they visit the house where Thomas is welcomed by two old aunts who treat him like a long lost son. Just as Thomas is ever more enchanted with the place, Beni begins to suspect that something malignant is hidden behind the appearance of a peaceful life in the country. Birthright is a queer terror film with hints of melodrama.
João Cândido Zacharias
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1981, he graduated in film from Universidade Federal Fluminense. He was screenwriter on films and series for Portuguese director Rita Nunes and Brazilian João Wainer. His short, Sandra Calling (2017), won the Felix Award at the Rio Film Festival and was shown in Europe and the US. His next short, The Last Romantics (2019), has been selected by more than 35 international film festivals.
Sections
| DAY | SECTION | CINEMA |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 05/10 | 21:30* |
Estação NET Botafogo 1 |
| Sunday, 06/10 | 16:00 |
Estação NET Gávea 1 |
| Monday, 07/10 | 13:30 |
Cinesystem Praia de Botafogo 2 |
| Wednesday, 09/10 | 16:15 |
Reserva Cultural Niterói 3 |
* Introduction by the guest(s) and/or Q&A
** Free session
