Felipe Sabino

Felipe Sabino’s got one of those names that pops up when you dive into the world of modern Brazilian cinema, and honestly, the guy’s filmography is all over the map in the best way. In 2022, “Aldeotas” dropped, this indie drama that just oozes raw emotion. You’ve got two friends—lost, a little messy, a little poetic—trying to figure out life after years apart. It’s sort of bittersweet, almost like someone put saudade on film. You watch it, and suddenly you remember your own buddy you haven’t seen in ages. Real human, awkward, but moving. But, rewind to 2018 and Sabino’s name pops up again with “Tito e os Pássaros.” Now, this one’s wild—a gorgeous animated flick that feels nothing like a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s about this anxious kid, Tito, who thinks the cure for a mysterious epidemic sweeping the city might be hidden in his dad’s bird research. It’s all moody, painterly, with this almost surreal vibe, but underneath it’s totally about fear and hope and how adults tend to mess things up for kids. Honestly, it’s got enough weirdness and heart to stick with you. Flash-forward to 2024, and “Noah’s Ark” hits. Sabino doesn’t just stick to one thing, does he? This time, it’s about a modern take on the old flood myth, mixing in environmental themes and humanity’s stubbornness. There’s this whole tension between survival and saving what matters, and yeah, it’s got a bit of that ecological panic sprinkled in. Sabino’s work just keeps you guessing—never boring, always something to chew on.