Globo Filmes, Dezenove Backed Juliana Rojas Feature ‘Cidade; Campo,’ an ‘Existentialist Supernatural Film,’ Bows at Berlin’s Encounters
variety.comHolly Jones Amongst a slate of auspicious Brazilian films and series featuring in Berlin, “Cidade; Campo”– the latest from arthouse helmer Juliana Rojas – saw its world premiere on Monday, screening as part of the Encounters strand that aims “to foster aesthetically and structurally daring works from independent, innovative filmmakers,” according to the fest.
Backed by Brazil’s Dezenove Som e Imagem and Globo Filmes in tandem with France’s Good Fortune Films and Germany’s Sutor Kolonko, the loosely mystical narrative tells two disparate relocation stories fused by longing, grief and a rousing aesthetic.
Italy’s The Open Reel handles international sales. “At Globo Filmes, it’s a delight to be engaged in the co-production of ‘Cidade; Campo.’ Juliana Rojas stands out as an innovative filmmaker, offering a crucial perspective on contemporary Brazil.
Juliana intricately explores the woman’s role in a society laden with oppression,” Simone Oliveira, head of Globo Filmes, told Variety. “Renewing our partnership with Dezenove Som e Imagem and Juliana, collaborators on the acclaimed ‘Good Manners,’ amplifies our commitment to diversity, emphasizing both thematic richness and empowering collaborations with female filmmakers.
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