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These shorts tackle the complexity of grief, loneliness, and all of life’s transitions with grace and a touch of humor.



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John, unable to understand the illness that drives his grandfather between past and present states, stumbles upon an old photo album and lets the images guide his imagination as he creates illustrated interpretations of his grandpa's memories. The drawings create a tender, day-to-day memory-building exercise that deeply shapes his relationship with his grandfather.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    17 minutes
  • Language
    Nonverbal
  • Country
    Brazil
  • Note
    CW: In “Napo,” a boy grapples with his grandfather’s memory loss and eventual passing. The film ends on a hopeful note, with the boy cherishing the memories of his grandfather.
  • Director
    Gustavo Ribeiro