Synopsis : “Bela America” is a social dramedy about Lucas, a talented cook who falls in love with America, a television star and presidential candidate, deciding to conquer her with his culinary talent. Despite his humble origins and the harsh reality of still living with his blind mother inside a shack in one of the city’s most run-down neighborhoods, Lucas decides to enter the exuberant celebrity world, crossing the line that sharply separates those two worlds. Lucas enters clandestinely America’s home while she’s out running for president and cooks for her the most unprecedented dishes. Without revealing himself, Lucas observes America returning home at the end of the day and finding a majestic dinner waiting for her on the kitchen table. In a dark and suspense environment, punctuated with irony and unusual situations, “Bella America” explores the themes of social inequality, the rise of populism and family relationships.
Director :
António Ferreira
Producer :
Tathiani Sacilotto & António Ferreira
Screenplay :
César dos Santos Silva & António Ferreira
DOP :
Paulo Castilho
Editor :
António Ferreira
Cast :
Estêvão Antunes, São José Correia, Custódia Gallego, João Castro Gomes, Daniela Claro, Carlos Areia
António Ferreira debuted in Cannes 2000 at the Cinefondation official selection with his mid-length film Breathing Under Water. He has directed four shorts and four feature films, winning prizes worldwide. His movies captivate common moviegoers as well as travel internationally. All his movies were co-productions with countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Brazil.