Aunt Virginia (Portuguese: Tia Virgínia) is a 2023 Brazilian comedy-drama film written, directed and co-produced by Fabio Meira.[1] Starring Vera Holtz.[2] It had its world premiere at the 51st Gramado Film Festival on August 13, 2023,[3] where it competed for the Golden Kikito and was honored with the Kikito Critics Prize for Best Film, Best Actress for Vera Holtz, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Design, and a Honorable Mention for Vera Valdez.[4]
| Aunt Virginia | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Fabio Meira |
| Written by | Fabio Meira |
| Produced by | Janaina Diniz Guerra Fabio Meira |
| Starring | Vera Holtz |
| Cinematography | Leonardo Feliciano |
| Edited by | Karen Akerman |
| Music by | Cesar Camargo Mariano |
Production companies | Roseira Filmes Kinossaurus |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
Synopsis
editVirgínia never married and didn't even have children, her sisters convinced her to leave the life she had to take care of her parents. The film takes place in a single day: the day that Virginia prepares to receive the sisters Vanda and Valquíria, who are traveling to celebrate Christmas.[5]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[6]
- Vera Holtz as Aunt Virginia
- Arlete Salles as Vanda
- Louise Cardoso as Valquíria
- Vera Valdez
- Daniela Fontan
- Iuri Saraiva
- Antônio Pitanga
- Amanda Lyra
Production
editPrincipal photography finished in late February 2020 in Nova Friburgo, Brazil.[1][7][8]
Release
editAunt Virginia had its world premiere on August 13, 2023, at the 51st Gramado Film Festival.[9]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gramado Film Festival | Golden Kikito | Aunt Virginia | Nominated | [10] |
| Kikito Critics Prize - Best Film | Won | ||||
| Best Actress | Vera Holtz | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Fabio Meira | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | Ana Mara Abreu | Won | |||
| Best Sound Design | Rubem Valdés | Won | |||
| Honorable Mention | Vera Valdez | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b Massena, David (2020-01-20). ""Tia Virgínia" – novo filme de Fábio Meira é rodado em Nova Friburgo". David Massena (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "'Tia Virgínia', filme dirigido por Fabio Meira, leva a protagonista Vera Holtz pela primeira vez ao Festival de Cinema de Gramado". Rede NINJA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ Androvandi, Adriana (2023-08-14). ""Tia Virginia" é aplaudido em cena aberta por três vezes na sua sessão de estreia em Gramado". Correio do Povo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Rodado em Friburgo, "Tia Virginia" é premiado no Festival de Gramado 2023". David Massena (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ Disner, Elton. "Tia Virgínia | São Paulo". 51° Festival de Cinema de Gramado (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Flavia Guerra: Todo mundo tem uma Vera Holtz como a 'Tia Virgínia' na família". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Terminam as filmagens de "Tia Virgínia", longa de Fabio Meira". TELA VIVA News (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Terminam filmagens de "Tia Virgínia" – Revista de Cinema" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Portal Exibidor - Longa "Tia Virgínia" ganha cartaz oficial e data de exibição no Festival de Gramado". www.exibidor.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ "Mussum, Filmis is the big winner of the 51st Gramado Film Festival". News In France. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-08-30.