Marcelo
(3 mins, 20 Secs, brazil)
Director
Davi Victor, Saulo Nicolai

Saulo Nicolai grew up in one of the most violent slums in Rio de Janeiro. At the age of 12 he created, together with fellow students, the animated short film “Qual é? – Uma Aventura no Morro dos Prazeres”. Since then, he has continued directing short films and studied in several disciplines including photography and graphic design. He also studied cinematographic direction at the Darcy Ribeiro Film School.
Synopsis
A poetic documentary exploring the relationship between a homeless man and his love for the martial art of Capoeira. This short film encapsulates the beauty of discovering inner peace through meditative practices. The film’s hypnotic cinematography engages the audience to experience a glimpse of such peace.
Additional Credits
Davi Victor Cinematographer
Saulo Nicolai Cinematographer
Davi Victor Writer
Davi Victor Producer
Saulo Nicolai Producer
Marcelo de Souza Lima “Marcelo”
João Lima Direct Sound
Gabriel Marinho Sound Designer
Saulo Nicolai Editor
Saulo Nicolai Color Grading
Marcelo de Souza Lima Original Soundtrack
Gabriel Marinho Original Soundtrack
Film School
Darcy Ribeiro Film School