This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos
(The Metamorphosis of Birds) is a 2020 Portuguese experimental docudrama directed by Catarina Vasconcelos . The film is a poetic, deeply personal exploration of family history, grief, and the "saudade" (longing) that follows the loss of a matriarch. Plot and Themes A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros
The narrative centers on two women: , the director's grandmother, and Catarina's own mother , both of whom died leaving a void in their families. This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who
Following its premiere at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the FIPRESCI Award and was Portugal's entry for the 94th Academy Awards. Plot and Themes The narrative centers on two
The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age.