Hope Ways
Synopsis
Amid the 2019 drought in Brazilâs Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the GrajaĂș farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist JĂșlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like LĂșcia, a grieving mother. As JĂșlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel JoĂŁo and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dogâs Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in MaceiĂł, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.
