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  • Brazil | 2026 | Portuguese
  • Original Title : Amadeo e o Hipotético Mundo Novo
  • Screenplay : Brenda Lígia, Edu Felistoque
  • Editor : Thais Zanoni, Edu Felistoque
  • Cast : Sérgio Menezes, Naruna Costa, Edmilson Filho, Paolla Oliveira, Antônio Fagundes, Adriana Lessa
  • Premiere : India Premiere

Festivals :

Shanghai International Film Festival 2026 | Brasília Film Festival 2026 | Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 | São Paulo International Film Festival 2026 | Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2026 | Florianópolis Children's Film Festival 2026 | ANIMAGE 2026 | Adélia Sampaio Black Film Festival 2026 | Goiânia International Film Festival 2026 | Cinema Negro em Ação Film Festival 2026


Synopsis :

Set in the 19th century, when slavery still exists, the story follows Amadeo, a brilliant young African man, who invents the camera before the Europeans do. He uses his creation to help liberate enslaved people, all while struggling with his impossible love for the daughter of a powerful baron. Unable to overcome the pain of love, he throws himself deeper into work, determined to perfect his invention.


Directors Bio :

Brenda Lígia A graduate in social communication, Brenda Lígia is a director, writer and actress. Amadeo is her animation debut featuring her son Raul’s voice as young Amadeo. Edu Felistoque Edu Felistoque is a Brazilian director, writer, producer and cinematographer. He has directed award-winning works in cinema, TV and online spaces.


Sales

Sales Agent - Olivier Bureau / Brazilian Distribution - Downtown Filmes