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"A tender portrait... a true, respectful observation."
-Directed by Women Turkey, Film Festival
The Colours of Grief
Writer, Producer, Director, Camera, Sound and Editor: Mariana Lima Mateus
Language: Portuguese
Country: Portugal / UK
Running time: 19 minutes 52 seconds
Contributors: Noemí Lima Fonseca, Margarida (Guida) Seixas, Orlando Nunes, Hélder Pereira, Maria Josefa (Zefinha) Pereira
Music: Pedro Branco , Tradição D’Ouro, Grutera
When Noemí left Escarigo in the 1960s in pursuit of a better life, the streets were filled with life and joy. Now, the silence reigns in this rural Portuguese village. We follow Noemí on a journey back to her home village which she barely recognises. With the help of few residents left and longtime friends, Noemí dives into her past while trying to overcome the loss of the loved ones.
AWARDS / SCREENINGs
Best Documentary Award, Directed by Women Turkey 2024
Best Short Documentary Award, Berlin Kiez Film Festival February 2025
Audience Award, Best Short Film, Olhares do Mediterrâneo 2024
Audience Award, Triste Para Sempre 2024
Audience Award, Sunday Shorts April 2025
Best Student Documentary Nominee, Doc Only 2025
Shorts Competition, Short Cutz Lisbon
Official Selection, International Bienal Dona i Cinema 2025 (Olhares do Mediterrâneo cycle)
Official Selection, Cine Amadora 2025 (Olhares do Mediterrâneo cycle)
Official Selection, Heritales - International Heritage Film Festival 2024
Official Selection, Madrid Indie Film Festival 2024
Official Selection, LA Independent Women Film Awards 2024
As Cores do Luto (PT)
When Noemí left Escarigo in the 1960s in pursuit of a better life, the streets were filled with life and joy. Now, the silence reigns in this rural Portuguese village. We follow Noemí on a journey back to her home village which she barely recognises. With the help of few residents left and longtime friends, Noemí dives into her past while trying to overcome the loss of the loved ones.
AWARDS
Best Documentary Film Award, Directed by Women Turkey 2024
Audience Award, Best Short Film, Olhares do Mediterrâneo 2024
Audience Award, Triste Para Sempre 2024
Official Selection, Heritales - International Heritage Film Festival 2024
Official Selection, Madrid Indie Film Festival 2024
Official Selection, LA Independent Women Film Awards 2024
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