The Riverbank and Elza win top prizes at Rio Film Festival
Two films claim major awards at the Brazilian festival's ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
At a glance
- The Riverbank won Best Fiction Feature Film
- Elza won Best Documentary Feature Film
- Awards presented at Rio de Janeiro's Odeon cinema
- The Riverbank previously won at Locarno Film Festival
The Riverbank, directed by Enock Carvalho and Matheus Farias, won Best Fiction Feature Film at the Rio Film Festival. The film, which previously won at Locarno, is set in Recife.
Elza, directed by Eryk Rocha, took Best Documentary Feature Film. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Odeon cinema in Rio de Janeiro.
Why it matters
The Rio Film Festival is a major showcase for Brazilian and international cinema, with its awards recognising significant works in documentary and narrative filmmaking.
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