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Loveling (World Cinema Dramatic Competition)
About: "Loveling" is the term mother-of-four Irene (Karine Teles) gives to her children. Set outside Rio de Janeiro, this lighthearted slice of life rides the rollercoaster of Irene’s emotions as her eldest son prepares to the leave the nest to pursue a professional sporting career. Meanwhile, other family members deal with their own struggles.
Buzz: The film opened the World Cinema Dramatic Competition in Sundance and immediately proved a crowd-pleaser. Teles has been applauded for her shining performance as the mother, a character moving forward in her own life while not wanting her children to grow up too soon. It looks destined for a long run at film festivals around the world over the coming year.
One more thing: Leading lady Teles not only co-wrote the script but also is the wife of the director, Gustavo Pizzi.
About: "Loveling" is the term mother-of-four Irene (Karine Teles) gives to her children. Set outside Rio de Janeiro, this lighthearted slice of life rides the rollercoaster of Irene’s emotions as her eldest son prepares to the leave the nest to pursue a professional sporting career. Meanwhile, other family members deal with their own struggles.
Buzz: The film opened the World Cinema Dramatic Competition in Sundance and immediately proved a crowd-pleaser. Teles has been applauded for her shining performance as the mother, a character moving forward in her own life while not wanting her children to grow up too soon. It looks destined for a long run at film festivals around the world over the coming year.
One more thing: Leading lady Teles not only co-wrote the script but also is the wife of the director, Gustavo Pizzi.
PeopleOtávio Müller, Karine Teles
TitlesLoveling
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