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Umbrella

2020 · film · BR

Latino-directedLatino-createdAbout the community

Directed by: Helena Hilario, Mario Pece

Runtime: 8 min

Why it mattersAI-assisted

The film is about a boy whose only dream is to have a yellow umbrella1. It was directed by Mario Pece3 and won 8 awards4.

Sources
  1. synopsis — While visiting a home for children, a little girl meets Joseph, a boy whose only dream is to have a yellow umbrella. This unexpected encounter awakens his memories of the past.
  2. credit — Umbrella (2020) is directed by Helena Hilario.
  3. credit — Umbrella (2020) is directed by Mario Pece.
  4. award — Umbrella (2020) awards (OMDb): 8 wins & 22 nominations total

Synopsis

While visiting a home for children, a little girl meets Joseph, a boy whose only dream is to have a yellow umbrella. This unexpected encounter awakens his memories of the past.

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