Brazil 2023, 121 min, English and Portuguese, Hebrew & English subtitles

Gisele believes her future depends solely on her. She has overcome so many obstacles in life that the dream of becoming an English teacher seems possible, and the future ahead—brilliant. Or, at least, that is how she phrases it in an essay for her postgraduate program application. However, Gisele, the filmmaker’s sister, is a tetraplegic who needs help with every simple task. She studies, swims, works out—she is stubborn. And even when it seems like her environment has nothing to offer her, or when her family is less than enthusiastic about her plans, she refuses to give up. Abílio Dias follows his sister in a beautiful intimate film that captures the light, gentleness, tenderness, and unwavering determination in Gisele’s life, with no trace of condescension or pity.

Abílio Dias graduated in filmmaking from FAAP, in Brazil. After working in several filmmaking areas , he released the short film Long Bueno, his first film as director. The film had its debut at the IFFR 2017 and was screened later in other festivals. Future Brilliant is his first feature film.

Production: Luiza Marques da Costa, Tiago Pinheiro
Production Company: Frontera Filmes
Script & Editing: Abílio Dias, Deborah Viegas
Cinematography: Abílio Dias, Eduardo Kissajikian
Sound Design: Abílio Dias, Julian J. Ludwig

Source: Frontera Filmes

Supporters & Broadcasters: Embassy of Brazil in Israel