A Metamorfose Dos Pгўssaros [TRUSTED]

The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age.

Following its premiere at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the FIPRESCI Award and was Portugal's entry for the 94th Academy Awards. A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros

The film avoids a traditional documentary style, instead using striking, tableau-like imagery that resembles paintings in a gallery. It relies heavily on epistolary narration , featuring letters—some real, some imagined—shared between the family members. Production and Recognition The title refers to a metaphor for death

The narrative centers on two women: , the director's grandmother, and Catarina's own mother , both of whom died leaving a void in their families. It relies heavily on epistolary narration , featuring

This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos