The short film “A Viagem”, by Henrique Lopes, a former student at ETIC_Algarve, which talks about suicide, is available this Thursday, September 10, on Internet.
Every year «there are about 800 suicides, according to a report by the World Health Organization, and “A Viagem” aims to make the population aware that there is always a solution and possibilities», says the film's production.
“A Viagem” was a critical success and has received several awards and mentions in several festivals. The film opens on World Suicide Day.
So far, the following stand out: first place in the “Fiction/Drama” category at FICSAM 2019 – International Film and Mental Health Festival, first place in the Experimental category of the Sophia Student Awards – Portuguese Academy of Cinema and third place at Best Student Director category at the Kosice International Monthly Film Festival.
To this must be added first place in the category of best short film actor at the Prague International Monthly Film Festival, an honorable mention for Best Experimental Film at the New Cinema-Lisbon Film Festival.
The film is also part of the official selection of the UK Monthly Film Festival and the Feel The Reel International Film Festival, as well as being a finalist at the FROSTBITE International Indie Fest and a semi-finalist for the Best Director Awards.
Henrique Lopes is a young man from Tavira, who has a young team, made up almost entirely of film students. The short film was produced by ETIC_Algarve, where Henrique Lopes was a directing student.
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