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CAPTAINS OF THE SANDS
(Capitaes Da Areia)

Directed by CECILIA AMADO
Brazil, Portugal / 2010 / Portuguese / Drama


SYNOPSIS
Based on bestseller by acclaimed writer Jorge Amado. One year in the life of a gang of homeless kids in the streets of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

CAST

50 kids aged 6 to 16 years-old choosen between 1000 during a 8 months casting and coaching process.


CASTING DIRECTORS
Lamartine Ferrreira (CITY OF GOD),
Christian Duuvoort (BLINDLESS)

MUSIC PRODUCER
Carlinhos Brown


PRODUCERS
Bruno Stropianna

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Donald K. Ranvaud (CITY OF GOD), Eric Mathis

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Lagoa Cultural
, Maga Filmes, Ondamax Films

AWARDS

RIO DE JANEIRO FF 2008 - "Film In Progress" Best Award

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