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THE OYSTER AND THE PEARL (2026) – Trailer
Inspired by the work of Antonio Scuratti (M – The Son of the Century, 2018) and based on the research of Loraine Slomp Giron (The Shadows of the Coast: Fascism in Rio Grande do Sul, 2017), Le Ostriche Della Perla (The Pearl Oyster) seeks to expose the relationship of Caxias do Sul, nicknamed the “Pearl of the Colonies,” with the Italian fascist regime at the beginning of the 20th century.
Yearly:
Monthly:
- August: Realism
- Best Afterlife or Rebirth Concept
- Best Character Study
- Best Cross-Cultural Narrative
- Best Cultural Documentary
- Best Depiction of Daily Life
- Best Environmental Story
- Best Existential Short
- Best Holiday-Themed Film
- Best Narrative Based on True Events
- Best Natural Performance
- Best Portrayal of Mental Health
- Best Realism Film
- Best Story of Healing
- Best Tribute to Classic Cinema
- Best Under-Represented Story
- Best Unreliable Narrator
- Best Use of Native Language
- Best Use of Tradition or Ritual
- Best Winter Cinematography
- December: Season of Shadows & Light
- March: Voices of the World
- Most Emotionally Raw Moment
- November: The Human Condition
The oyster and the pearl at the end is kinda funny :D
The city of Caxias do Sul, here in southern Brazil, is nicknamed the "Pearl of the Colonies," but the population of Italian descent hides the "oyster" of its origins.
Oh wow, that explains the title so well! :D
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