The Orphan

Drama/LGBTQIA+, Brazil 2018

The Orphan is a gripping short film by Carolina Markowicz that tells the story of a young boy named Jonathas who has been returned to an orphanage multiple times. Jonathas grapples with the dilemma of how to behave in order to be adopted and feel a sense of belonging. With powerful performances and masterful direction, The Orphan is a deeply affecting exploration of identity, sexuality, and the human experience. Inspired by true events.
16 min
HD
Starting at 8
Audio language:
Portuguese
Subtitles:
EnglishFrenchItalianPortugueseSpanish

Awards

Winner Cannes Film Festival 2018 Queer Palm

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Composer:

Filipe Derado

Sound Design:

Toco Cerqueira

Cast:

Clarisse Abujamra (Ms Leila)

Kauan Alvarenga (Jonathas)

Georgina Castro (Daniela)

Ivo Müller (Carlos)

Julia Costa (Vanessa)

Original title:

O Órfão

Original language:

Portuguese

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 8

Audio language:

Portuguese

Subtitles:

EnglishFrenchItalianPortugueseSpanish