Hope Ways

Hope Ways

2023
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Comedy Documentary History War Drama Romance

"Based on the not-so-well-known story by acclaimed author Ariano Suassuna with touches of reality inspired by the real Canudos War"

Overview

Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.

Status: Released

Budget: $2,517

Language: PT

Production Information

Production Companies
SEC Filmes
Production Countries
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese

Keywords

school sem fins lucrativos escolar brazilian northeast canudos non-profit organization ariano suassuna globo filmes caminhos da esperança hope ways caminos de la esperanza chemins d'espoir percorsi di speranza o auto da compadecida a dog's will the rogues' trial maceió

Quick Facts

Original Title Caminhos da Esperança
Release Date July 15, 2023
Status Released
Language PT

Cast

Renatha Vieira
Renatha Vieira

Madalena/Marieta

Nathália Cândido
Nathália Cândido

Júlia

Eduarda Amorim
Eduarda Amorim

Lúcia

Yago Santos
Yago Santos

Pedro

Lavínia Demésio
Lavínia Demésio

Narradora

Miguel Batista
Miguel Batista

Narrador

Lucas Braga
Lucas Braga

João Conselheiro

Pedro Luís
Pedro Luís

Jonas Freccia

Vinícius Teixeira
Vinícius Teixeira

Lúcio Coqueiro

Lucas Braga
Lucas Braga

Pedro's Father

Ana Bella Costa
Ana Bella Costa

Additional Voice

Vitória Caetano
Vitória Caetano

Additional Voice

Key Crew

Miguel Batista
Director
Miguel Batista
Writer
Miguel Batista
Producer
Lavínia Demésio
Producer
Lívia Bulhões
Producer