CURIO’

(“BIRDS ON THE BRAIN”)

Synopsis:

Its name is Floripa. It is an island in the southern part of Brazil, glowing with beaches and beautiful landscape. Its inhabitants, the “Manezinhos”, are specialized in the raising in captivity of a type of bird called “curio” which in their native language means “friend of men”. The documentary is a journey to discover there the craziest birds of the world and their owners. It’s the story of a unique friendship made up of care and dedication but also of singing contests and shared walks on the streets of a beautiful sub-tropical island.

Directors: Cuini Amelio Ortiz & Annalisa Vozza

Authors: Cuini Amelio Ortiz – Cristina Rodriguez

Writers: Cuini Amelio Ortiz – Annalisa Vozza

Director of Photography: Frank Schmidt

Editors: Giovanni Santonocito – Annalisa Vozza

Music: Grupo Vocal Andara

Produced by: A.E. Media Corporation in collaboration with RAI3

Running time: 52′

Year of production: 2007

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