The annual film festival will spotlight the brazilian film “Silvio” followed by a Latin showcase celebration on Monday, October 21, 2024. The Brazilian Spotlight is an evening celebration of Brazilian cinema and culture, and will screen the North American premiere of these respective film.
Silvio tells the incredible true story of how Silvio Santos, one of Brazil’s greatest media icons, tries to convince his kidnapper to free him and his family. In August 2001, Silvio was kept hostage in his own house by Fernando Dutra Pinto, the very same kidnapper who, hours earlier, released Silvio’s daughter Patrícia from a week-long captivity. Still shaken by his daughter’s kidnapping, Silvio has to convince Fernando to give himself up.
He tries to accomplish that by telling Fernando about his humble beginnings and the journey that led him to become Brazil’s most beloved personality. Fiction and reality mix in a narrative of overcoming obstacles, victories, questions, and mistakes that slowly impact Fernando’s decisions. Silvio bets everything on gaining Fernando’s trust and takes control of the negotiations with the police to help for a better outcome. This tense drama is directed by Marcelo Antunez and stars Rodrigo Faro in the titular role supported by Johnnas Oliva as his captor Fernando.
Film “Silvio” tells the true story of Silvio Santos
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is tremendously excited to be the North American premiere of “Silvio.” Silvio Santos was an iconic figure in Brazil and we are looking forward to hosting the Brazilian community at the festival.” said Gregg, the founder of NBFF. The film screen is schedule to be at 7:30pm on Monday, October 21, 2024 at The Starlight Triangle Theater, located at 1870 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, CA 92627.
One of the film’s actors, Johnnas Oliva will be attending the screening for a Q&A. The post-screening celebration will take place at 9:30pm at Time Nightclub located at 1875 Newport Blvd in Costa Mesa, CA 92627. The evening will include several of Orange County’s top restaurants serving signature tastings, a DJ, live entertainment and a hosted bar. The Newport Beach Film Festival Brazilian Spotlight is supported by Soul Brasil Magazine and Brazil California Chamber of Commerce.
Admission to the Brazilian Spotlight film and after party is $50.00. Post-screening party only is $30.00 and film screening only is $25.00. For ticket and information please visit: www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com, but we have a PROMO CODE for you save $20 for the package: BrazilianNBFF25TH
The Newport Beach Film Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The event brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural gatherings to the beautiful Southern California coast. The NBFF is sponsored in part by UCI Health, KIA, Los Angeles Times, GAMFF, Fashion Island, and Visit Newport Beach.
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