A Metamorfose Dos Pгўssaros -

The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age.

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. A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros

(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 The title refers to a metaphor for death

This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos deeply personal exploration of family history