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    THE SHELL COVERED OX

    Directed by Daniel Barosa
    Brazil/USA | 15 minutes | Sibling Stories

Mourning the disapperance of her sister, Rayane balances a difficult routine of helping her fisherman father while practicing for her school's music festival–provided she doesn't become an ox first, a misfortune mysteriously befalling several teenagers in the area.

film details

Director: Daniel Barosa
Producers: Nikolas Maciel, Bruno Alfano, Daniel Barosa
Screenwriter: Daniel Barosa
Cinematographers: Vitor Bossa
Editor: Aron Matschulat Aguiar
Music: Thiago Klein
Cast: Bebé Salvego, Daniela Dams, Walter Balthazar
Original Language Title: Boi de Conchas
Country: Brazil/USA
Language: in Portuguese with English subtitles
Year: 2024
Running Time: 15 minutes
Primary Company: MoreThan Films
Contact Email: hello@morethan-films.com
Website: https://www.morethan-films.com/boideconchas

Screening in:

Sibling Stories

The bond between siblings is stronger than ever in this eclectic selection of shorts that oscillates between shenanigans and unconditional support, reminding us that blood is thicker than water.

Other Films Included:

  • BEAUTIFUL MEN
  • A CRAB IN THE POOL
  • JEDO’S DEAD
  • MAISON BLANCHE
  • THE SHELL COVERED OX

ShortFest 2024