Ash Wednesday
Quarta-Feira
Synopsis
In a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Demétria waits for her daughter on the last day of Carnival. But a brutal police raid seals the fate of the two women. Set to Brazilian rhythms, this short musical addresses racism and other social conflicts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bárbara Santos, João Pedro Prado
- Screenplay & Story
- João Pedro Prado, Bárbara Santos, Bia Krieger
- Original Score
- Ole Wiedekamm
- Original Title
- Quarta-Feira
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Schuldenberg Films, Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bárbara Santos, João Pedro Prado
João Pedro Prado, Bárbara Santos, Bia Krieger
Ole Wiedekamm
Anton Buzal
Vincent Edusei
Department Leadership Roster
Bárbara Santos
Director
João Pedro Prado
Director
Vincent Edusei
Producer
João Pedro Prado
Writer
Claudia Valeria Barrantes Sotomayor
Production Design
Bárbara Santos
Writer
Anton Buzal
Editor
Bia Krieger
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ash Wednesday.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash Wednesday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ash Wednesday about?
In a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Demétria waits for her daughter on the last day of Carnival. But a brutal police raid seals the fate of the two women. Set to Brazilian rhythms, this short musical addresses racism and other social conflicts.
Who directed Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday was directed by Bárbara Santos, João Pedro Prado.
Who stars in Ash Wednesday?
The principal cast of Ash Wednesday includes Uriara Maciel, Ronni Maciel, Jefferson Preto, João Eduardo Albertini, Marcio Reolon.
When was Ash Wednesday released and how long is it?
Ash Wednesday was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ash Wednesday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ash Wednesday was composed by Ole Wiedekamm.