Yesterday there were strange things in the sky

  • 9 10
  • 2019
  • 109min
Yesterday there were strange things in the sky
  • Original Title: Ontem Havia Coisas Estranhas no Céu

Delving into a family's journey of resilience through unemployment, relocation, and abduction, this documentary showcases their silent perseverance amidst life's tumultuous challenges.

Yesterday there were strange things in the sky
Awards

AWARDS: Loridan-Ivens / CNAP Award. Cinéma du Réel

Yesterday there were strange things in the sky - Navigating the complexities of existence

This insightful documentary paints an intimate portrait of a family's struggle against a backdrop of adversity: an unemployed father, the looming necessity of moving house, and the mysterious abduction of the mother. Despite these disquieting circumstances, the family's daily life unfolds with deceptive normality, revealing the resilience and fragility of the human spirit in the face of continuous disruption.

Through candid moments and raw emotions, the film explores the intricate dynamics of family life, resilience in adversity, and the poignant contrast between outward normalcy and inner chaos.

Bruno Risas
Bruno Risas Director

Production Companies

Sancho & Punta


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