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Malu is a student who came from Portugal to Brazil in order to research for her studies as an anthropologist. Her trip to a small village in FlorianĂłpolis, though, has taken her to a new place, making her beliefs in the supernatural an important factor for her personal growth. As Malu gets involved with the case of a little girl who suddenly falls sick, she discovers a new mysterious world.
Poet Cruz e Souza was a black man, born in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the majority of the population are blonde. He was also poor and fell a prey to the racism of his time. Died young, at 37, and dragged the great love of his life, GavĂria, into a path of great suffering.
Set in the 1940s, "Alumbramentos" follows a young boy named Francisco who discovers a world of wonder and sudden inner illuminations whenever he dives into an old dictionary. Based on the story by Jair Francisco Hamms, this poetic short film explores the power of imagination, words, and childhood curiosity.
