A journey into the psyche of Atanásio, a doorman in Copacabana, confused while attempting to understand his desires and aspirations.
Acting
Wagner Moura's eyes do more acting in 13 minutes than most do in 2 hours.
Cinematography
Copacabana heat practically radiates off the screen.
Director
Anne Pinheiro Guimarães
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This short predates Wagner Moura's international fame in Narcos and Elite Squad, showcasing his raw early talent in Brazilian cinema's gritty social realist tradition.
The Galeria Prado Jr. location is a real Copacabana landmark, grounding Atanásio's class displacement in authentic Rio geography—the doorman observing wealth he'll never access.
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