Tempo
Synopsis
From the music of Lebanese composer Gabriel Yared, Portuguese filmmaker João Pedro Rodrigues crafts a story reminiscent of David Lynch's Blue Velvet, showcasing an idyllic day in a Portuguese city that ends with a young man's awakening limned in darkness. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Pedro Rodrigues
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Tempo
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Film Fest Ghent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Pedro Rodrigues
Gabriel Yared
Mariana Gaivão
Department Leadership Roster
João Pedro Rodrigues
Director
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Mariana Gaivão
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tempo
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What is Tempo about?
From the music of Lebanese composer Gabriel Yared, Portuguese filmmaker João Pedro Rodrigues crafts a story reminiscent of David Lynch's Blue Velvet, showcasing an idyllic day in a Portuguese city that ends with a young man's awakening limned in darkness. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
Who directed Tempo?
Tempo was directed by João Pedro Rodrigues.
Who stars in Tempo?
The principal cast of Tempo includes Not specified.
When was Tempo released and how long is it?
Tempo was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Tempo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tempo was composed by Gabriel Yared.