Director Rafael Primot on ‘Black Rain’ and the Evolution of Brazilian Story Telling with The Creators Bridge (EXCLUSIVE)
14.10.2023 - 09:13
/ variety.com
Emiliano Granada In a pivotal move underscoring the international appeal of Brazilian narratives, Rafael Primot’s “Black Rain” is set for an exclusive global launch through The Creators Bridge. The series, which delves into contemporary themes such as unconventional families, fraternal love and diversity, does so with a mature and nuanced lens.
In the storyline, brothers Zeca (Marcos Pitombo) and Vitor (Rafael Primot) are entrusted with the care of their younger brother Lucas (João Simões), a 16-year-old with Down Syndrome, following the mysterious disappearance of their parents, Nancy (Julia Lemmertz) and Geraldo (Zé Carlos Machado). Their journey is enriched by the support of characters like Julie (Vanessa Giácomo), Vitor’s wife; Micha (Leona Jhovs), a trans woman, and Aunt Yara (Denise Del Vecchio).
Throughout the series, the intricate tale of Nancy and Geraldo unfolds through evocative flashbacks, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the family’s history. The Creators Bridge, a boutique creative content agency, is the driving force behind this international venture.
Founded by industry veteran Felipe Herz Boclin, the agency stands out for its innovative approach to curating and promoting Brazilian creative assets on the global stage. “Brazil, given its audience/viewers market size on subscription and media power, has a unique opportunity to attract international capital for production and also export valuable assets,” Bowline remarked.
At its core, The Creators Bridge operates as a creative-commercial nexus, adeptly navigating the vast audiovisual landscape. It specialises in identifying and marketing valuable Brazilian assets across the production spectrum, from original scripts by award-winning screenwriters
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