Feelings Of An Old Life
Directed by Vinicius Di Castro
BRAZIL / Belo Horizonte · 2026 · 29 min · Drama
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Feelings Of An Old Life follows João, a lonely elderly man consumed by guilt after the loss of his wife and son. Trapped in his memories and melancholic routine, he has carried the weight of grief and isolation for 25 years, until an unexpected reunion with Helena forces him to open his eyes to reality and awakens within him a renewed perception of life, hope, and self-forgiveness.
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Owner of Glee Produções, Vinicius di Castro is 45 years old and was born in Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He lived in Turmalina, Minas Gerais, until the age of 18. He began his artistic career as a model in 1999 and started working in theater in 2000. Throughout his career, he has participated in 15 theatrical productions. In 2011, he was nominated for Best Actor by SESC SATED for his performance in the play Bent. As a filmmaker, Vinicius has directed and written the short films A Friend in the Night, Pedro's Pedals, and Honor in the Game. He also contributed to the screenplay of Feelings of an Old Life and to the feature film Risky Move.
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