Screenings
August 27 16:00
DEBED VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Sikat Subar – A Hidden Colorful Feather
Portugal, 2023, 94’
in Tetum/Portuguese/English/Fataluka w/Arm.Eng. subtitles
Director: Diogo Pessoa de Andrade
Scriptwriters: Diogo Pessoa de Andrade, Lurdes Pires
Producers: Diogo Pessoa de Andrade, Lurdes Pires, Victor Santos
Cinematographer: Diogo Pessoa de Andrade
Editor: Elsa dos Santos
Sound: David Arrepia, Marco Oliveira
A social portrait through the role and symbolism of the rooster in Timorese culture, confronting tradition with ethics and basic human needs. A journey into a millennia-old and controversial practice in Timor-Leste and its impact on society, from the struggle for independence and dispute resolution to ceremonial practices, economy, employment, public health, and gender dynamics. A profound insight into the complexities of a post-conflict society in one of the youngest countries in the world.
Awards
Best Documentary Cinematography, Feature Movies category, Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid (FICIMAD), Spain, 2024.
Diogo Pessoa de Andrade
Diogo Pessoa de Andrade, with 20+ years in filmmaking, transitioned from engineering to cinema. Founder of Creative Visuals, he’s produced diverse award-winning content from music videos, and fiction to documentaries. In 2023, he completed his first feature-length film as producer and director, adding to his portfolio of impactful short films.
Filmography
Si Esta Plaza Fuera Una Persona (2006), Estou Para Aqui Assim… (2010), Olho de Boi… (2010), Gesto de Amor (2011), Alma (2014), Lisbon We Can Enjoy Life! (2015), Parovel (2016), Stones on the Path (2017), Dawid Tomaszewski “Fantastic Voyage” (2021), Lock-in Vibration (2021), Sikat Subar – A Hidden Colorful Feather (2023).