Mulher do pai
Nalu on the Border
Cristiane Oliveira
»It can’t be easy for your Dad.«
»It’s not easy for me! I have to do everything for him, he can’t do anything any more.«
Sixteen-year-old Nalu has had enough of her tedious life in a little Brazilian village on the border with Uruguay. When she has to look after her blind father Ruben after her grandmother dies, it all becomes too much for her. Her best friend Elisa is always at her side. Together, they draw up plans for the future. Her art teacher Rosario also gives her hope. She trusts her – until she starts showing more and more interest in Ruben …
Awards for Nalu on the Border
Best Director, Best Cinematography & Best Supporting Actress – Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2016 | Abbracine Award – São Paulo International Film Festival 2016
Cristiane Oliveira
Christiane Oliveira started her career as a film-maker with the short films Messalina (2004) and Guests (2008). Messalina has competed in over 20 festivals worldwide and won 13 awards. Oliveira has worked as a director’s assistant on various productions and as author of Nine Chronicles for a Screaming Heart by Gustavo Galvão. Mulher do pai is her debut feature film.
Films by Cristiane Oliveira
Hóspedes (Guests) 2008 | Messalina 2004
