Yas Souza
Directing
Biography
Filmmaker and editor from Pará, based in Rio Grande do Sul, with a solid background in Clinical Psychology and Theater—experiences that shape her sensitive and investigative approach to cinema. Her artistic practice spans directing, editing, and cinematography, focusing on authentic narratives that explore human connections. She is particularly interested in the boundaries between existentialism and experimental film. Notable works include "Tua visita, minha memória!" (Best Short Film - Audience Award at Festival Ressaca) and "Desperta" (Critics' Choice Award at the III Festival de Cinema de Canoas).
Known For
A woman wakes up inside a dark and very small place, which looks like a hollow. Flowers sprout from her body, roots come out of her hair and limbs and surround the space while climbing the walls and petals fall as she moves.
Desperta
A sensitive study on human relationships and the passage of time. Through the lens of directing and editing, the film observes the nuances of daily life and the resilience of connections.
Martha & Haroldo: An Essay on Living
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Mar em Mim
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Vendedor de Sonhos
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Nomeia-me
A tale from an ancient book is narrated by a mysterious figure. In the story, a strange visitor arrives at a church in the dead of night—and he is not alone.
Compendium Maleficarum: Resurrected by Dawn
In a society where clowns are a subcategory, Farofa leaves clowning in search of a real job.
Clowns till Silly Street
In Porto Alegre, everyone has a story about a place that used to be and no longer exists. Between absences, memories, and traces of the early hours, the reasons for the closures and what still insists on remaining as a mark of the city are revealed.
The Life Beyond Midnight
Lulled by flickering lights and distorted melodies, a woman wanders in a state of trance. Each gesture, an annulment. Each relief, the next treacherous stumble. In the encounter with her own mask, everything becomes a field of experimentation between desires and agonies, light and blood.
Studies under mask, light, and blood
A poetic mosaic of intimate and cultural perspectives on Pará reveals a sensory experience of discovery. Between spontaneous records, memory, and affection, the narrative bridges Northern and Southern Brazil, highlighting the richness of Paraense culture.