The story and forgiveness of José and Maria, 15min., Brazil
Directed by Victor Amaro
After 50 years, José and Maria definitively break off their marriage and agree to give statements to their grandson, for the first time, about the reasons that led them to make such a decision. A story about love, pain and forgiveness.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I always found it sad the way the Brazilian family is portrayed in Brazilian cinema. There are countless layers that are never addressed, when I saw my grandparents' situation I couldn't think differently. I needed to document this, but I didn't know I was capturing their last moments.

2. From idea to final product, how long did it take you to make this film?
The entire process took more or less 1 year. It was a very challenging process, finding a good narrative that respected both parties

3. How would you describe your film in two words?
Raw and real

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
It was definitely my emotional side, being able to complete the story without getting emotional and wanting to drop everything. Even though it's work, seeing my grandfather being completely weakened by cancer and my grandmother's emotions with this situation is something that hurts a lot.

5. What were your initial reactions to watching the audience talk about your film in the feedback video?
It's impressive how cinema unites cultures, even though I'm a young Brazilian from the countryside, the public's observations spoke in a cultural way with my artistic proposal. My family was moved and it even became an article in my city's newspaper.

6. When did you realize you wanted to make films?
Since I was a child, I always wanted to watch films whenever possible, when I discovered that there was a profession as a projector, I fell in love. This triggered me observing that no film seemed like my life, that is, there were many narratives that had never been addressed in national cinema. This culminated in my profession.

7. Which film have you seen the most in your life?
Definitely Fight Club. It was the first experience I had on internet forums, we discussed and debated as much as possible about it. This awakened me to the fact that a raw film can have its fantasy side, losing its essence.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you advance your film career?
I believe it helps with publicity and industry relations. Brazilian cinema urgently needs support and encouragement from large industries.

9. You registered for the festival via FilmFreeway. What has your experience been like working on the festival platform website?
Perfect, thank you for being so kind.

10. What is your favorite meal?
Pizza for sure!