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BEYOND OURSELVES

Fiction. 103 min. Directed by Rogério Rodrigues. 2022. Brazil

Leo is a young cowherd who has never left his small community, located in southern Brazil, until he is faced with the need to fulfill his father's last wish. He travels with his uncle Arthur to the city of Rio de Janeiro, with whom he doesn't agree about the ways of being and living. During the unknown journey, Leo manages to perceive the immensity of the world and its infinite possibilities, turning this trip into a great journey of discovery and transformation.

World Premiere to be Confirmed

Rogério Rodrigues

Brazilian filmmaker born in Porto Alegre, a city located in the extreme south of Brazil. Rogério Rodrigues has a degree in Social Communication and has specialized courses in Cinema, namely: “Advanced Audiovisual Production Course” and “Cinematic Editing” (ESPM); “Cinematic Direction” and “Documentary” (São Paulo International Film Academy); “Executive Production” and “Leadership Development for the Audiovisual Market” (TECNA / PUC-RS). Since 2012 he has been a partner at Atama Filmes, the production company he helped create, where he works as a director, screenwriter and executive producer. He is one of the creators of the children's series “Universo Z”, of which he directed three seasons (2014, 2016 and 2018) totaling 156 episodes aired in 43 Latin American territories. He has produced films, series and is currently involved in directing his first feature film, “Beyond Ourselves”.

FILMOGRAPHY

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2014  Universo Z - I temporada (series)

2015  Kalanga - Cidade das Bicicletas (series)

2016  Universo Z - II temporada (series)

2018  Universo Z - III temporada (series)