The 54th Gramado Film Festival concluded on Aug. 22 with Grace Passô’s directorial debut “Our Secret” receiving the festival’s top prize for best feature film. The film also earned recognition in technical categories, with cinematography and art direction Kikitos awarded to Wilssa Esser and Lucas Osório respectively. Passô, who previously worked as a playwright and performer, wrote and directed the production, which centers on a Black family navigating grief and family secrets. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on Aug. 27 through Vitrine Filmes.
Other major awards distributed during the ceremony recognized a range of Brazilian productions and performers. “Gugu’s World” by Allan Deberton secured the audience prize and additionally won for best director, with Teca Pereira earning actress honors and Lázaro Ramos recognized in the supporting actor category. “Milk Powder” by Carlos Segundo received the critics’ jury award for best Brazilian feature, as well as prizes for screenplay and sound design. In acting categories, José Loreto and Christian Malheiros shared the best actor award for their respective roles, while Naruna Costa took the supporting actress prize.
Technical awards were distributed among several productions, including editing recognition for “Justino: Nos Bastidores do Reino” and an original score honor for “Chorão: Só os Loucos Sabem.” The documentary feature category was won by Susanna Lira’s “Gonzaguinha, da Maior Liberdade,” with “Empeleitada” receiving an honorable mention. Special lifetime achievement and honorary awards were also presented to industry figures during the ceremony, acknowledging their contributions to Brazilian cinema.
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