Goitaca (film)
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Rodrigo Rodrigues |
| Written by | Rodrigo Rodrigues |
| Based on | Indigenous folklore |
| Produced by | Rodrigo Rodrigues |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Fabio Romao JP Caldeano Rodrigo Rodrigues |
| Edited by | Marc de Ver |
| Music by | Hebert Quinteros |
Production company | Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios |
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| Countries | Brazil United States United Kingdom France Germany |
| Languages | English Portuguese Indigo Spanish Chinese German Latin French |
Goitaca (Portuguese: Goitacá) is a 2021 indigenous adventure drama film directed by Rodrigo Rodrigues, shot in the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil.[1][2]
Premise[edit]
The film tells the story between two divisive indigenous tribes during a time long past in history: the Goitaca, and an unknown tribe which embarks on a journey to find new lands in order to live peacefully.[3][4]
Cast[edit]
- Marlon Blue as Candea[5]
- Leandro Firmino as Goitaca Chief[6]
- Rodrigo Rodrigues as Shaman Bacuara and Jurema
- Lady Francisco as Mother Ci and Iara—Mother of Water
- Luciano Szafir as Maracajaguacu
- Christianne Oliveira as Camapua
- Macximo Bossimo as Chief Catu
- Helder Cardozo as Shaman Abeguar
- Betto Marque as Obita
- Olivia Harriet as Mermaid Iara
- Daniel Bauerfeldt as Obajara
- Joao Alberto Tchian as The secret
- Dinosio Correa as Apua
- Evelyn Mayrink as Jacina
- Fernanda Magnani as Candea's mother
- Marcos Accogli as Iara's guardian/Wooden mermaid
- Arthur Benatti Teixeira as The guardian of the stars
- Bradley Rodgers as Candea Pequeno (Voice)
- Emilio Dante as Jaguarari (Voice)
- Sally Bosman as Iara and Mother Ci (Voice)
- Mark Keegan as Iara's guardian (Voice)
- Jim Cooper as The Secret (Voice)
- Lucas Jordan as Indigenous warrior
- Victor Vasconcelos as Candea pequeno
- Danillo Sales as Jaguarari
- Diogo Alves as Taquarace Pequeno
- Yago Brasil as Taquarace
- Victoria Vasconcelos as Camapua Pequeno
- Pedro Malta as Chief Aimore
- Bruna Barbosa as Indigenous waterfall
Production[edit]
The film is inspired by Rodrigues's experiences during his time in the Atlantic rain forest. Rodrigues stated that the spirits of the rain forest led him to write the screenplay within three days and nights during his stay.[7]
Locations[edit]
Goitaca was filmed at Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios Paraty, in the Atlantic region of Brazil. Five weeks were spent near Ipiabas, in the state of Rio, the department of Fazenda Sao Sebastiao, and ten weeks in Paraty between July 2016 until August 2019.
Location details include:
Pre-production: United Kingdom/Brazil
Production—Brazil:
- Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios
- Hotel Fazenda Sao Sebastiao
- Pousada Casa Delta
- Hospedaria Abbud & Fernandez
- Barra do Pirai[8]
Post-production—United Kingdom/Brazil/Peru
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires International Film Festival Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Leandro Firmino | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Christianne Oliveira | Nominated | ||
| Los Angeles Film Awards | Best Director | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Won | |
| Madrid Film Awards | Best Director | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Screenplay Feature Film | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography Feature Film | Fabio Romao, JP Caldeano, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios (Production Company) | Nominated | ||
| Florence Film Awards | Honorable Mention: Director Feature Film | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Won | [10] |
| London International Film Festival Awards | Best Director Feature Film | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Christianne Oliveira | Won | [11] | |
| Best Lead Actor | Marlon Blue | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Visual Effects | Haroon Ammar Alvi, Richard Green, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Adam Stocks, Gilbert Canaan | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Fabio Romao, JP Caldeano, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios (Production Company) | Nominated | [13] | |
| Jury Award | Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios (Production Company) | Nominated | ||
| Montreal Independent Film Festival Awards | Best Trailer | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Won | [14] |
| Honorable Mention Feature Film | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Won | ||
| Brazil Cinefest International Film Festival Awards | Best Brazilian Feature Movie | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Nominated | |
| Best Direction | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Nominated | ||
| London International Filmmaker Festival Awards of World Cinema | Best Director | Rodrigo Rodrigues | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "'Goitaca' Filming In Barra do Pirai". Globo TV News. 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Filmmaker Rodrigo Rodrigues on Goitaca". LondresNews. February 2019.
- ^ Barreto Filho, Herculano (23 May 2016). "Hollywood Star To Narrate 'Goitaca'". Odia.
- ^ "'Goitaca'- A New Indigenous Drama". TB News. 2 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ Welon, Joel (31 December 2016). "Marlon Blue and Leandro Firmino To Star In Adventure Drama 'Goitaca'". Yahoo News.
- ^ "'City of God' Star Leandro Firmino On His Challenging Role In 'Goitaca'". MSN. 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Upcoming Indigenous Drama 'Goitaca' Enters Last Stages of Post-Production". All News. 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Movie Production in Barra do Pirai". Ligado no Rio. 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Exclusiv-Interview with Rodrigo Rodrigues". MadridFilmAwards. July 2021.
- ^ "Honorable Mention Award: Director Feature Film". FlorenceFilmAwards. May 2021.
- ^ "Christianne Oliveira Wins Best Supporting Actress at London IFF 2021". GNN. July 2021.
- ^ "Jon Voight and Marlon Blue amongst Best Actor Nominees at London IFF". Liff. March 2021.
- ^ "Rodrigo Rodrigues`s Goitaca Screens at London IFF 2021". LitholNews. March 2021.
- ^ "Award Winners". MontrealFilmFest. July 2021.
