UMA MÃE VAI À PRAIA

(A Mother Goes to the Beach)

Teresa, a single mother, spends a day at the beach with her son Benji and her sister, Marga. The day turns stressful thanks to her sister’s constant comparisons between Benji and her own son.


Short Film Details

Duration: 15:30

Director: Pedro Hasrouny

Genre: Dramedy, Family


Festival Selections

Curta Cinema Rio de Janeiro International Short Film Festival, 2024 (Brazil)

IndieLisboa International Film Festival, 2024 (Portugal)

Curtas Vila Do Conde, 2024 (Portugal)

Concorto Film Festival, 2024 (Italy)

The São Paulo International Short Film Festival - Kino Forum, 2024 (Brazil)

Malter FilmFest, 2024 (Hungary)

MOV - International Student Film Festival of Pernambuco, 2024 (Brazil)

30th Caminhos do Cinema Português Film Festival, 2024 (Portugal)

Aesthetica Film Festival, 2024 (UK)

78th Salerno International Film Festival, 2024 (Italy)

The Beijing International Short Film Festival (BISFF), 2024 (China)

19th Fest Aruanda, 2024, (Brasil)

45th Brussels Independent Film Festival, 2025 (Belgium)

Valencia Indie Film Festival, 2025 (Spain)


Awards & Recognition

  • Best National Short Film (Essays), 30th Caminhos do Cinema Português Film Festival, 2024
  • Best Master's Short Film, Sophia Estudante, Portuguese Academy of Cinema, 2024
  • Best Poster, Sophia Estudante, Portuguese Academy of Cinema, 2024
  • Best International Short Film, MOV - International Student Film Festival of Pernambuco, Brazil, 2024
  • Audience Award, MOV - International Student Film Festival of Pernambuco, Brazil, 2024
  • Best International Short Film, 19th Fest Aruanda, Brazil, 2024
  • Best International Cinematography, 19th Fest Aruanda, Brazil, 2024
  • Best International Actress, 19th Fest Aruanda, Brazil, 2024

  •