ACAYACA DIAMONDS
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Synopsis
ACAYACA DIAMONDS decolonizes an ancient mining legend that connects the Inca Empire to the Captaincy of Minas Gerais. This story led by women is an invitation to rethink our culture, strengthening ties with neighboring countries and healing the pain of a Latin America battered by European colonization.
About the director
Fernanda Roque
Fernanda Roque is from Juiz de Fora (MG), studied graphic design and has been managing partner at Inhamis Studio since 2014. She has directed live action shorts and video clips and in recent years began her career as an animation director with the series pilot Ernesto, Pororoca and Diamonds of Acayaca.
Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco was born in Minas Gerais, studied social communication and, during this period, began his career as a filmmaker. He directed and wrote short fiction films, SARDAS (2018), BOMBA (2011), a feature documentary, OS 3 ATOS DE CARLOS ADAO (2016), and the short documentary film RESGUARDO (2015). Currently, in addition to cinema, he directs music videos and was awarded as new director in 2017, at the Music Video Festival in São Paulo/SP.
Original Title
Languages
Portuguese, Quechua
Subtitles
Português, English
Country
Brazil