Daniel Bandeira Wins Pop Up Movie Residency Paradiso With ‘Pink Specific’

Projeto Paradiso has introduced in Cannes that Daniel Bandeira has gained the Pop Up Movie Residency Paradiso. This system is created completely for Brazilian professionals.

Bandeira, at the moment growing “Pink Specific,” can also be behind “Property”, which premiered on the Berlinale’s Panorama again in February. Born in Pernambuco, he has been a filmmaker since 2001, making his characteristic debut with “Peer Stress.” 

The three-week Pop Up Movie Residency – carried out in partnership with Matthieu Darras of Tatino Movies – will happen within the Faroe Islands in Denmark, with Jón Hammer of Kyk Footage becoming a member of as native companion.

“In so some ways, this venture can be a step up for me. When it comes to manufacturing, but in addition creatively. It’s a posh story,” Bandeira instructed Selection. 

“I actually wish to take into consideration my potential viewers this time. Who’re they? It’s the type of concern I didn’t have prior to now, however I must deal with it now. Hopefully, this residency will assist me.” 

Happening within the close to future, “Pink Specific” is ready in 2063. It follows Danila, a supply driver who travels between cities on her motorbike. Sooner or later, she says ‘sure’ to the “Pink Specific”: a protocol for delivering medical provides that requires excessive pace and experience. However her ex-girlfriend might really use the substance she is transporting, so she decides to maintain it.

Bandeira can be following within the footsteps of Caru Alves de Souza, chosen final 12 months due to Manjericão Filmes manufacturing “Lonely Hearts,” Esmir Filho (“Undetectable”) and Beatriz Seigner (“Whereas They Sleep”).

“That is our fourth residency collectively and we hope that similar to them, Daniel can discover new potentialities and views for the event of his promising new fiction,” mentioned government director Josephine Bourgois.

“The Pop Up Movie Residency Paradiso is one other alternative that Projeto Paradiso gives to champion Brazilian professionals and initiatives within the worldwide audiovisual market.”

With its sci-fi and cyberpunk-ish parts, action-packed “Pink Specific” can be an “uncommon” manufacturing in comparison with these often made in Brazil, teased Bandeira, who can also be looking out for worldwide companions.

“It takes place in Pernambuco, in a world that also suffers from the results of the pandemic. This girl realizes that the cargo she is about to ship might save the lifetime of her beloved one. That triggers a really brutal chase,” he mentioned, opening up about his protagonist.

“I’ve a really sturdy picture of her I maintain carrying with me. It’s that of Angela Bassett in ‘Unusual Days’ by Kathryn Bigelow. A Black, mature girl that can’t be stopped. That’s the type of motion heroine the viewers is able to see.” 

Whereas nonetheless focused on social commentary, the Brazilian director is on the lookout for new methods to ship it, he says.

“I really like style cinema and the chances it offers you. John Carpenter, Sam Peckinpah, all these guys talked about their very own instances by means of suspense and horror. When ‘Property’ was proven in Berlin, many anticipated it to be simply one other stiff social drama. Solely to go: ‘It’s a thriller?!’,” he laughs.  

Bandeira isn’t the one one exploring style in his house nation, as he mentions the likes of Gabriela Amaral Almeida (“Pleasant Beast”) and Anita Rocha da Silveira (“Medusa”).  

“They’re exhibiting what the long run can maintain for us in Brazil. We’re simply beginning to get in contact with one another and a few fantastic friendships are forging. We’re nonetheless processing quite a lot of anger after Bolsonaro and artwork will help us with that,” he famous.  

“Brazilian cinema is attempting to reconnect with the viewers after the pandemic. The cinemas are nonetheless empty. There are some who wish to play it secure, however they’re additionally fascinated about new sorts of flicks. I maintain listening to about many upcoming initiatives that can play with these style parts. I feel it’s just the start.”