The Heron Girl

The Heron Girl

The Heron Girl

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The Heron Girl

"A film-letter that tells the tale of an unlikely and recurring discussion about the perception of herons in the urban environment."

2025

0h 7m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A film-letter that tells the tale of an unlikely and recurring discussion about the perception of herons in the urban environment. (Un)intentionally, it raises questions about how we see ourselves as residents of "less affluent" areas of Rio de Janeiro.

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Acting

Lobinho

Lobinho

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Paula Martins

Paula Martins

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Editing

Kevin Wheatley

Kevin Wheatley

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Directing

Bruno Stepheson

Bruno Stepheson

Bruno Stepheson

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