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MAYBE MY FATHER IS BLACK

Director: Flávia Santana

Documentary | 2025 | 24’’ | Bahia | Brazil

Synopsis: Flávia embarks with her father, Antônio, on an intimate journey of investigation into her roots, after a revelation that alters her family tree. Through documents, photos, and fragmented memories, the short film explores themes such as erasure, fatherhood, racial identity, and belonging. Based on the story of a father and daughter, the film touches on profound questions about how we recognize ourselves and are recognized by others.

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FESTIVAIS

FESTIVAL

2025

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  • 10th Cachoeira DOC

  • 18th Taguá Film Festival

  • 5th Citronela Doc

  • 9th CineBaru – Sagarana Film Showcase

  • 3rd Levante – Pelotas Short Film Festival

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  • 7th Exibe – Barbacena Film Showcase

  • 5th Mate com Angu Film Festival

  • Primeiro Plano – Juiz de Fora & Mercocities Film Festival

  • Elas por Trás das Câmeras Film Showcase

PREMIAÇÕES

PRÊMIAÇÕES

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18th Taguá Film Festival

Best Film

9th CineBaru

Sagarana Film Showcase

Honorable Mention (Official Jury)

3rd Levante

Pelotas Short Film Festival

Best Film – Critics Jury

FICHA TÉCNICA

CREDITS

Production

Mulungu Realizações Culturais

Screenplay

Flávia Santana & Nin la Croix

Director

Flávia Santana

Executive Producer

Flávia Santana

Story, Screenplay & Direction: Flávia Santana

Director of Photography & Camera Operator

Hury Ahmadi

Assistant Director & Camera Operator

Nin la Croix

Sound Director

Italo Oliveira

Sound Recording

Italo Oliveira & Victor Brasileiro

Screenplay, Editing & Post-production Coordination

Nin la Croix

Original Score

Italo Oliveira

Sound Editing & Mixing

Victor Brasileiro

Color Grading

Nin la Croix

Distributor

Mulungu Realizações Culturais & Pique Filmes

Visual Identity & Graphic Design Alyssa Volpini

Driver

Edson Nascimento

Distribution

Mulungu & Pique Filmes

FOTOS

PHOTO GALLERY

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