Recife Cinema Festival
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Recife Cinema Festival
Also known as Recife Audiovisual Festival or Cine-PE, it's a competitive film and audiovisual festival host in Recife
. It's dedicated to the Brazilian and state
production of feature
& short films; as videos
and documentaries as well. Founded in 1997 by the couple Alfredo & Sandra Bertini, which are the directors since then. Between 1997 and 2008 has participating 1806 films (between competitive applications and National & International invitations) of all types and genres for a public of over 250000 people.
The main trophy
given by the organization between an specialized and independent judge
is designated of Calunga (which is a puppet used by maracatu
dancers), for the diverse film
categories represented. Also, another important trophy is the Gilberto Freyre
, addressed for the feature film
that best express the appreciation of Brazil
ian identity through the concept of racial diversity, that characterizes the Brazilian ethnic formation and culture. Other prizes are given by independent private partners, usually in money, and distributed by the diverse categories.
It's held usually between end of April/May, in the Conventions Center of Recife (CECON). Also includes seminaries, workshops, meetings, musicals, arts exhibition; which brings many Cinema professionals
and/or lovers making this festival one of the most important in the Brazilian film market.
has a tradition in the Brazilian film making history. In the pioneer times of the Brazil
ian cinema emerged the Regional movements. One of those, was designated Ciclo de Recife ( Recife cycle), between 1922-1931. Despite adverse conditions, during this cycle was realized in Recife 13 feature films (usually about drama & Romance) and 7 realistic films (usually ordered by authorities to show their public works). Despite pervasive influence of American cinema and European cinemas in the silent film
times, the Recife cycle was one of the most important, regional and produtive of them. One of the most important movie was Aitaré da Praia
, which is recognized for pioneering the rise of regional themes (1925). Anothers large successful films was Retribuição (1923) and A Filha do Advogado (1926). Another important phase of the Pernambuco/Recife film history was in the 1970s
with a movement called Super 8
, often used for home video
s and documentaries realized by students, curious and aspirant film makers, due to the utilization of 8 mm film, proportionated by the new technology released by Kodak
.
Trying to revitalize the Recife Cinema importance and history, the Bertinis created this cultural festival in 1997.
Also known as Recife Audiovisual Festival or Cine-PE, it's a competitive film and audiovisual festival host in Recife
Recife
Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper...
. It's dedicated to the Brazilian and state
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
production of feature
Feature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
& short films; as videos
Home video
Home video is a blanket term used for pre-recorded media that is either sold or rented/hired for home cinema entertainment. The term originates from the VHS/Betamax era but has carried over into current optical disc formats like DVD and Blu-ray Disc and, to a lesser extent, into methods of digital...
and documentaries as well. Founded in 1997 by the couple Alfredo & Sandra Bertini, which are the directors since then. Between 1997 and 2008 has participating 1806 films (between competitive applications and National & International invitations) of all types and genres for a public of over 250000 people.
The main trophy
Trophy
A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies are most often awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional level athletics...
given by the organization between an specialized and independent judge
Adjudicator
An adjudicator is someone who presides, judges and arbitrates during a formal dispute. The term adjudicator essentially means a judge, without invoking the legal term. An ombudsman is a type of adjudicator in local government in the United Kingdom....
is designated of Calunga (which is a puppet used by maracatu
Maracatu
Maracatu is a term common to two distinct performance genres found in Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil: maracatu de nação and maracatu rural . A third style, maracatu cearense , is found in Fortaleza, in the northeastern state of Ceará...
dancers), for the diverse film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
categories represented. Also, another important trophy is the Gilberto Freyre
Gilberto Freyre
Gilberto de Mello Freyre was a Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, historian, writer, painter and congressman. His best-known work is a sociological treatise named Casa-Grande & Senzala...
, addressed for the feature film
Feature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
that best express the appreciation of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian identity through the concept of racial diversity, that characterizes the Brazilian ethnic formation and culture. Other prizes are given by independent private partners, usually in money, and distributed by the diverse categories.
It's held usually between end of April/May, in the Conventions Center of Recife (CECON). Also includes seminaries, workshops, meetings, musicals, arts exhibition; which brings many Cinema professionals
Film crew
Television crew positions are derived from those of film crew positions.A film crew is a group of people hired by a production company for the purpose of producing a film or motion picture. Crew are distinguished from cast, the Actors who appear in front of the camera or provide voices for...
and/or lovers making this festival one of the most important in the Brazilian film market.
Awards
List of current awards and their winners in the 12th Recife Cinema Festival - of the Brazilian Cinema, held in 2008.Brazilian Feature films Awards
- Best Picture - Nossa vida não cabe num opala , (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Director - Rodolfo Naunni, (for O retorno), (documentaryDocumentaryA documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
) - Best Actor - Chico Santana, (for Simples mortais), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Actress - Maria Mendonça, (for Nossa vida não cabe num opala)
- Best Supporting Actor - Eduardo Moraes (for Simples mortais)
- Best Supporting Actress - Cleyde Yacones, (for Bodas de papel), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Screenplay - Di Moretti, (for Nossa vida não cabe num opala)
- Best Film Edition - Ligia Walker, (for Brizola tempos de luta), (documentaryDocumentaryA documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
) - Best Sound Edition - Fernando Manna & Simone Alves, (for Bodas de papel)
- Best Photography - Roberto Filho, (for O retorno)
- Best Original Music Score - Amalfi & Mario Botolotto, (for Nossa vida não cabe num opala)
- Best Art Direction - Mónica Palazzo, (for Nossa vida não cabe num opala)
- Popular Jury Award - Bodas de Papel, (from André Sturm)
Brazilian Short films Awards
- Best Picture - Os filmes que não fiz , (from Gilberto Scarpa), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Director - Esmir Filho, (for Saliva), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Actor - Jonathan Haagesen, (for Comprometendo a atuação), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Actress - Helena Albergaria, (for Um ramo), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Screenplay - Leandro Maciel & César Cabral, (for Dossiê rê bordosa), (animationAnimationAnimation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
) - Best Film Edition - Caroline Leone, (for Saliva)
- Best Sound Edition - Aurélio Dias & Leonardo Lette, (for Ocidente), (documentaryDocumentaryA documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
) - Best Photography - Lula Carvalho, (for Trópico das cabras), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
) - Best Original Music Score - Claúdio Ferreira, (for Dossiê rê bordosa)
- Best Art Direction - Alonso Pafyeze, (for Os filmes que não fiz)
Pernambuco Awards
- Best Feature FilmFeature filmIn the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
- Amigos de risco , (from Daniel Bandeira), (fictionFictionFiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
), PEPernambucoPernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the... - Best Short Film - Miró: Preto, pobre, poeta e periférico , (from Wilson Freire), (documentary from PernambucoPernambucoPernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
)
Special Awards
- Gilberto FreyreGilberto FreyreGilberto de Mello Freyre was a Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, historian, writer, painter and congressman. His best-known work is a sociological treatise named Casa-Grande & Senzala...
Trophy - Guia prático, histórico e sentimental da cidade do Recife, (from Léo Falcão), (documentaryDocumentaryA documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
), (PEPernambucoPernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
)
Recife Cinema History
Recife and consequently PernambucoPernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
has a tradition in the Brazilian film making history. In the pioneer times of the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian cinema emerged the Regional movements. One of those, was designated Ciclo de Recife ( Recife cycle), between 1922-1931. Despite adverse conditions, during this cycle was realized in Recife 13 feature films (usually about drama & Romance) and 7 realistic films (usually ordered by authorities to show their public works). Despite pervasive influence of American cinema and European cinemas in the silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
times, the Recife cycle was one of the most important, regional and produtive of them. One of the most important movie was Aitaré da Praia
Aitaré da Praia
Aitaré da Praia is a 1925 Brazilian film directed by Gentil Roiz in the city of Recife. Its genre is included in the categories of Drama and romance; and is considered a feature and silent film. Its also known as Raft of death.- Synopsis :...
, which is recognized for pioneering the rise of regional themes (1925). Anothers large successful films was Retribuição (1923) and A Filha do Advogado (1926). Another important phase of the Pernambuco/Recife film history was in the 1970s
1970s
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with a movement called Super 8
Super 8 mm film
Super 8 mm film is a motion picture film format released in 1965 by Eastman Kodak as an improvement of the older "Double" or "Regular" 8 mm home movie format....
, often used for home video
Video
Video is the technology of electronically capturing, recording, processing, storing, transmitting, and reconstructing a sequence of still images representing scenes in motion.- History :...
s and documentaries realized by students, curious and aspirant film makers, due to the utilization of 8 mm film, proportionated by the new technology released by Kodak
Eastman Kodak
Eastman Kodak Company is a multinational imaging and photographic equipment, materials and services company headquarted in Rochester, New York, United States. It was founded by George Eastman in 1892....
.
Trying to revitalize the Recife Cinema importance and history, the Bertinis created this cultural festival in 1997.