Blue Desert

2013

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94 minutes
In a future seemingly devoid of memory where humanity has lost its purpose, a man (Odilon Esteves) guided only by dreams and intuitions heads out in search of the meaning of life and existence. Revelations and symbols set him on a path of enlightenment, leading to enigmatic encounters with a prophet-like painter of the desert (Chico Diaz) and a beautiful woman named Alma (Maria Luísa Mendonça) whom he soon realizes is his soulmate.

Combining otherworldly, post-modern shooting locations, contributions from acclaimed international visual artists, and texts from Yoko Ono’s iconic book Grapefruit, Eder Santos creates “beauty on the screen” (Reviews by Amos Lassen) in his surreal, sci-fi fantasy directorial debut.

Director:

Eder Santos

Producers:

André Hallak

Actors:

Odilon Esteves, Ângelo Antônio, Chico Díaz, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Michelle Castro

Languages:

Portuguese

Awards & Festivals:

Golden Palm Award, Best Narrative, Mexico International; Platinum Award, Cinematography, Jakarta; Best Art Direction, London Lift Off