Playtime (2025 film)
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| Portuguese | Hora do recreio |
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| Cinematography | Bacco Andrade |
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| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
Playtime (Portuguese: Hora do recreio) is an upcoming Brazilian documentary film directed by Lúcia Murat. The film addresses topics such as violence, racism and drug dealing in Brazilian schools from the perspective of students aged 14 to 19. Combining a documentary with a fictional approach.[1]
The film was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in February 2025.[2]
Summary
[edit]Playtime is a documentary that examines Brazilian education through the perspectives of students aged 14 to 19 from four Rio de Janeiro schools. Blending documentary and fictional elements, it explores issues like school dropout, racism, drug trafficking, stray bullets, femicide, and teenage pregnancy, based on insights from public school teachers.
Cast
[edit]- Brenda Viveiros: Clara dos Anges
- Luciana Bezerra: Teacher
- Leandra Miranda: Teacher
Production
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The film is written directed and co-produced by Lúcia Murat, and the production company is Taiga Filmes.[3]
Release
[edit]Playtime will have its World premiere in February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation 14plus.[4][5]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Grand Prize for Best Film | Lucia Murat | Nominated | [6][7] |
| Berlinale Documentary Film Award | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Playtime". Taiga Filmes. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (16 January 2025). "This year's Berlinale Generation titles "wrest meaning from the world"". Cineuropa. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Gerson Saldanha (16 January 2025). "Filme "Hora do Recreio", de Lucia Murat, é selecionado para o Festival de Berlim" [Lucia Murat's film "Recess Time" is selected for the Berlin Film Festival]. Trace (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Generation 2025 – Wresting Meaning from the World". Berlinale. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Jury Berlinale Documentary Award". Berlinale. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Playtime at IMDb
- Playtime at Berlinale