{"id":381394,"date":"2025-01-24T15:47:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T18:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=381394"},"modified":"2025-01-24T15:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T18:47:57","slug":"short-film-ocean-of-mothers-screened-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/short-film-ocean-of-mothers-screened-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Short film \u201cOcean of Mothers\u201d screened in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Released in Brazil last December, the short film Ocean of Mothers<\/em> was screened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday (23) in a special session at the Dubai Hills Mall cinema. After the screening, actress Sabrina Petraglia, who lives in the city, and writer Tha\u00eds Vilarinho participated in a roundtable discussion with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Ocean of Mothers<\/em>, friends Tha\u00eds (Sabrina Petraglia), Erika (Fernanda Rodrigues), and Zilda (Pathy Dejesus) share, in the city of Santos on the S\u00e3o Paulo coast, the challenges, achievements, and the quest for perfection in the \u201cocean\u201d of motherhood\u2019s emotions. Created by Tha\u00eds Vilarinho, author of the bestseller M\u00e3e Fora da Caixa<\/em>, which also addresses motherhood, the short film features a screenplay by Tha\u00eds Poeta and direction by Let\u00edcia Prisco.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Petraglia told ANBA that she moved to Dubai with her husband and their three young children two years ago. She left her roles at TV Globo to live abroad, an idea she had already been discussing with her partner when the aircraft leasing company he works for invited him to open an office in Dubai. Before leaving, Petraglia sought ways to continue acting while living outside of Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI sent a message to Thais Vilarinho because her writings always moved me deeply\u2014I felt embraced and comforted as a mother. She spoke directly to my mother\u2019s heart,” says Petraglia. \u201cI said, \u2018Thais, please write something. If I move to Dubai, UAE, 15 hours away from Brazil by plane with three young children\u2014I\u2019m pregnant with my third\u2014who is going to call me to work here in Brazil? I need to reinvent myself, find a new path, I need to start producing,\u2019\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though the author was unsure about taking on the challenge, Petraglia said she agreed. \u201cThis film is about women supporting women, women believing in women.\u201d The initial idea was for Ocean of Mothers <\/em>to be a feature film. However, due to insufficient funding, the producers decided to move forward with the project as a short film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is our calling card for such a powerful topic, which is motherhood, and beyond motherhood, the support among women, this sorority. There\u2019s a common thread that connects us, regardless of social class, culture, or religion, and I believe this story will touch the hearts of many mothers, no matter their nationality,\u201d says the actress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film\u2019s premiere took place at the theater in Dubai Hills Mall, with support from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC<\/a>) represented by the head of its Dubai office, Rafael Solimeo. The event was also attended by Brazil\u2019s ambassador to the UAE, Sidney Romero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actress resides in Dubai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In his speech, Solimeo recalled moving to Dubai as a child in the 1980s with his mother and stepfather and reflected on how the film Ocean of Mothers<\/em> celebrates the courage and strength of women like his own mother. He also highlighted the role of the ABCC in promoting Brazilian culture in Arab countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt the ABCC, we believe cultural connections like these open doors to meaningful partnerships. This is not just a celebration of a single film, but an opportunity to deepen the exchange between our cultures,\u201d said Solimeo during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petraglia also emphasized the cultural exchange and shared how welcomed she felt in Dubai, including being invited by a Muslim woman to visit her home. She expressed her strong desire to showcase the UAE to Brazilians while also \u201cbringing\u201d Brazil to the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor the first time, I\u2019m bringing a bit of Brazilian cinema here. I\u2019m very happy, very moved. This is my calling card\u2014it\u2019s the first time I\u2019ll be showcasing my work here, and I hope it\u2019s the beginning of a long journey. I even get emotional,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more:<\/em>
Dubai: Destination for Brazilian exchange students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n

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