Beatriz married Henrique, a naval officer who spent long periods at sea, leaving her to raise six children alone.
(The Metamorphosis of Birds) is a 2020 Portuguese experimental docudrama directed by Catarina Vasconcelos . The film is a poetic, deeply personal exploration of family history, grief, and the "saudade" (longing) that follows the loss of a matriarch. Plot and Themes A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros
Following its premiere at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the FIPRESCI Award and was Portugal's entry for the 94th Academy Awards. Beatriz married Henrique, a naval officer who spent
This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos Plot and Themes Following its premiere at the
The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age.
