Dolores: San Sebastian Film – Brazil Acquisition
Here’s a breakdown of teh key information from the article:
Film Title: Dolores
Directors: Marcelo Gomes and Maria Clara Escobar
Sales Rights: The Open Reel has acquired international sales rights. Festival: The film is heading to the San Sebastián Film Festival.
Synopsis: The film centers on three generations of women – Dolores (a 65-year-old widow and recovering gambling addict), her daughter Deborah, and her granddaughter Duda. Dolores dreams of opening a casino, while her daughter and granddaughter face their own struggles (a boyfriend in prison and a desire to migrate to the US, respectively).
Cast:
Carla Ribas as Dolores
Ariane Aparecida as Duda
naruna Costa as Deborah
Producer: Sara Silveira of Nineteen Som e Imagens
Previous Works by Directors/Producer:
Marcelo Gomes: Cinema, Aspirins and vultures
Nineteen Som e Imagens: Cinema, aspirins and Vultures, All the Dead Ones, Cidade; campo
Key Quote: Cosimo Santoro (The open Reel) highlights the film’s focus on three women “fighting to realize their dream of a better life, no matter the cost.”
* Director’s Vision: Marcelo gomes describes Dolores as a rebellious character who refuses to give up on her dreams despite facing hardship.