To Kill or Be Killed

(10 mins, Brazil)

Directors

Laura Kobayashi a 21-year-old student from São José dos Campos-SP, is currently pursuing a degree in Film Making at the University Center Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP), where she is in her sixth semester. During her academic journey, she served as sound director in the fictional short film “Dessa Vez Vai Ser Diferente” (2023); scripted the short film “De Dentro Pra Fora” (2023); served as First Assistant Director in the short film “Força Estranha” (2023) and co-directed the documentary “Between the lines” (2024), in addition to assisting in other projects.

Nina Galindo, a 20-year-old student from Jundiaí-SP, is currently pursuing a degree in Film Making at the University Center Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP), where she is in her sixth semester. During her academic journey, she has directed the fictional short film “My Father’s Wife” (2023), served as the art director for the short film “Giuseppe Dornadelli” (2024), and co-directed the documentary ” Between the Lines  ” (2024), in addition to assisting in other projects. She has also co-written and served as the first assistant director for “Living Fish” (2023), interned at the Kinoforum Cultural Association, and was the Communication Coordinator for the 2nd edition of the University Film Festival (FUCINE). 

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Synopsis

Three MCs talk about their experience of rap battle culture in downtown São Paulo, Brazil, where hate is channelled into a passionate rhyme that could otherwise end in violence.

Additional Credits

Producer: Gabriella Telles

Film School

FAAP