International Premiere
In this comedy of manners, chaos ensues at a dinner party when the help does not arrive.
Supported by
Community Partner
Thomás Aquino, Marina Vianna, Catharina Caiado, Eduardo Rios, Cris Larin, Leandro Santanna
Brazil
2023
In Portuguese with English subtitles
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Credits & Director
Producer
Bernardo Portella, Luisa Arraes
Screenwriter
Luisa Arraes
Cinematography
Daniel Venosa
Editor
Marina Kosa
Production Design
Moa Batsow
Original Music
Arthur Braganti
Luisa Arraes
Luisa Arraes is a Brazilian actress who has played iconic characters across stage, film and television. Graduated in Literature at PUC-Rio, Dependências (2023) is her debut as director.
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