Ecstasy (2020)

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Description

Director: Moara Passoni
Screenplay: Moara Passoni, Fernando Epstein
Cinematography: Janice Daffila
Editing: Fernando Epstein
Music: Ismael Pinkler
Producer: Petra Kosta

Duration: 80 minutes
Language: Portuguese
Country of Production: Brazil
Year of Production: 2020

Synopsis:
Ecstasy is the story of Clara from ages seven to eighteen, who later becomes the filmmaker herself. Clara is under strict supervision by nuns and is constantly in fear and anxiety. Her body is her only domain of independence, and the ecstasy of anorexia is her only spiritual experience.

Festivals & Awards:
Valencia International Film Festival (Special Youth Jury Prize and Prix Sema Award)
Montreal New Cinema Festival (Special Daniel Langlois Prize)
São Paulo International Film Festival (Best Documentary, Best First Film)
Lucas International Film Festival (Best Film +16)
Valdivia International Film Festival (Best Youth Film)
CPH:DOX International Documentary Film Festival
International Biography Film Festival
Millennium Festival (Audience Award for Best Film)
Seoul International Women’s Film Festival
Berlin International Women’s Film Festival (Best Film, Best Filmmaker, Special Talent Award)
Porto International Film Festival (Best Film, Best Filmmaker)

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