Heavier Is the Sky (Portuguese: Mais Pesado é o Céu) is a 2023 Brazilian drama film directed by Petrus Cariry who co-wrote with Firmino Holanda and Rosemberg Cariry.[1] Starring Matheus Nachtergaele and Ana Luiza Rios.[2] It had its world premiere at the 51st Gramado Film Festival on August 14, 2023,[3] where it competed for the Golden Kikito and was honored with the awards: Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and the Special Jury Prize for Ana Luiza Rios.[4]
| Heavier Is the Sky | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Petrus Cariry |
| Written by | Petrus Cariry Firmino Holanda Rosemberg Cariry |
| Produced by | Bárbara Cariry |
| Starring | Matheus Nachtergaele Ana Luiza Rios |
| Cinematography | Petrus Cariry |
| Edited by | Firmino Holanda Petrus Cariry |
| Music by | João Victor Barroso |
Production company | Iluminura Filmes |
| Distributed by | Sereia Filmes |
Release date | August 14, 2023 (Gramado) |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
Synopsis edit
When Teresa and Antônio find an abandoned child, the two embark on a road trip. The common past, for them, are the memories of a city submerged at the bottom of a dam. Life is a dream, but the future is uncertainty.[5]
Cast edit
- Matheus Nachtergaele as Antônio
- Ana Luiza Rios as Teresa
- Danny Barbosa as Letícia
- Sílvia Buarque as Fátima
- Pedro Domingues as Manager
- Galba Nogueira as Truck driver I
- Buda Lira as Zé Caminhoneiro
- Magno Carvalho as Truck driver III
- Marcos Duarte
Production edit
Principal photography took place in 2021 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in the municipalities of Quixadá and Nova Jaguaribara, between Sertão Central and Vale do Jaguaribe.[6]
Release edit
Heavier Is the Sky had its world premiere on August 14, 2023, at the 51st Gramado Film Festival.[7]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gramado Film Festival | Golden Kikito | Heavier Is the Sky | Nominated | [8][9] |
| Best Director | Petrus Cariry | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Won | ||||
| Best Editing | Firmino Holanda & Petrus Cariry | Won | |||
| Special Jury Prize | Ana Luiza Rios | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Ator jequieense grava "Mais pesado que o céu", um filme de Petrus Cariry". Jequié Repórter (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "51º Festival de Cinema de Gramado #5: "Mais Pesado é o Céu", de Petrus Cariry". Cinema e Argumento (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Nunes, Robson F. (2023-08-15). "Mais pesado é o céu traz crueza e sofrimento para o Festival de Gramado". Vigília Nerd (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Filme cearense 'Mais Pesado é o Céu' vence quatro prêmios no Festival de Gramado - Verso". Diário do Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Disner, Elton. "Mais Pesado é o Céu | Ceará". 52° Festival de Cinema de Gramado (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Mais pesado é o céu: filme cearense com Matheus Nachtergaele libera 1º teaser; assista". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ Toledo, Mariana (2023-08-15). ""Mais Pesado é o Céu", de Petrus Cariry, foi rodado na pandemia e transmite em cena a sensação de futuro incerto". TELA VIVA News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Mussum, Filmis is the big winner of the 51st Gramado Film Festival -". News In France. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "'Mais pesado é o céu' com quatro Kikitos em Gramado tem ator e atriz da Paraíba no elenco". Parlamento PB (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
