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Riverbank Wins Big at Rio Film Fest
12 Oct
Summary
- The Riverbank clinched the Best Fiction Feature Film award.
- Elza, a documentary on Elza Soares, won Best Documentary.
- Awards ceremony occurred at Rio de Janeiro's Odeon cinema.
Enock Carvalho and Matheus Farias' film "The Riverbank" has been honored as the Best Fiction Feature Film at the Rio Film Festival. The awards ceremony was held at the renowned Odeon cinema in Rio de Janeiro.
"The Riverbank," set in Recife, tells the story of a young cleaner's search for intimacy with a fisherman, leading them into a mystical mangrove setting. The film's win marks a significant achievement for its directors, who are presenting their feature debut.
Additionally, Eryk Rocha's documentary "Elza," a tribute to the celebrated Brazilian singer Elza Soares, received the award for Best Documentary Feature Film. The film draws on archival material and conversations with Soares during her final years.
Other notable Brazilian films also received accolades, including Gabriel Martins's "On Behalf of My Son" and Victor di Marco and Márcio Picoli's "London," indicating a strong year for national cinema at the festival.
