Movie spotlight
Sideral
In Natal, on the Brazilian north coast, the country is preparing to launch its first manned space rocket into space. A couple lives with their two children near the space centre, she is a cleaner and he is a mechanic, but she dreams of other horizons.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, Brazil is a distant memory, replaced by the vastness of space. A scientist obsessed with the idea of returning to Earth embarks on a perilous journey with his crew. They must navigate the unknown and confront the ghosts of their past to find a home they've only ever dreamed of.
Critical Reception
Sideral received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its ambitious concept and visual style, though some critics found its pacing and narrative execution uneven. It has been noted for its unique perspective on Brazilian science fiction and its exploration of themes like displacement and memory.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative world-building and striking visuals.
Criticized by some for a slow pace and underdeveloped character arcs.
Seen as a significant entry in contemporary Brazilian sci-fi cinema.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Atacama Desert in Chile, chosen for its barren, Mars-like landscape which lent itself to the film's otherworldly atmosphere.
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