“Uma Formiga” | Short Film

JOSÉ BESSA, an artist who saw his life directed to another path with his wife´s death and the birth of his son, with mental disability, tells us his life story and his ideals. It is a story of love and complicity between a father and a son.

Director: João Veloso

Starring: José Bessa and Tiago Bessa

Cinematography: João Veloso

Edit: João Veloso

Sound Design: Miguel Canelhas and João Bastos

Graphics: José Paulo

Translation: Maria Teresa Gouveia

Advisor: Carlos Lobo

Awards:

- Winner of "Prémio Cinema Português" in Fantasporto 2018;

- Honorable Mention of the jury in FEST 2018;

- Official Selection to LEEFEST 2017;

- Official Selection to XVIII Encontros de Cinema in Viana;

- Official Selection to 15º MICEF;

- Screening in CONTACT - International Student Film Festival na Turquia.

Universidade Católica do Porto ©2017