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20251h 25mBrazil

Cartografia das Ondas

Synopsis

Gledson is a lonely worker who left his hometown with the dream of becoming an actor in Rio de Janeiro. Tormented by vague memories of his past, he sees his life change when he begins to write a book about Teresa, a prostitute who goes through death expecting a child and ends up on a fantastic island. When a friend of Gledson decides to turn his book into a film, reality and fiction mix: while Teresa has to decide what to do with the child born on the island and the writer deals with the challenge of becoming a creator, the film changes when the director confronts the experience of her own motherhood.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Mostra de Cinema de Tiradentes

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Heloisa Machado
Screenplay & Story
Heloisa Machado, Gledson Mercês
Original Title
Cartografia das Ondas
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Roda Filmes, Paissandú Filmes

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Heloisa Machado

Screenplay & Story

Heloisa Machado, Gledson Mercês

Director of Photography

Pedro Campos

Film Editing

Ricardo Pretti, Acácia Lima, Rafael Romão

Producers

André Garcia, Pedro Gui

Department Leadership Roster

Heloisa Machado

Director

Heloisa Machado

Writer

Gledson Mercês

Writer

André Garcia

Producer

Pedro Gui

Producer

Ricardo Pretti

Ricardo Pretti

Editor

Acácia Lima

Editor

Rafael Romão

Rafael Romão

Editor

Heloisa Machado

Editor

Pedro Campos

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cartografia das Ondas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cartografia das Ondas

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Cartografia das Ondas about?

Gledson is a lonely worker who left his hometown with the dream of becoming an actor in Rio de Janeiro. Tormented by vague memories of his past, he sees his life change when he begins to write a book about Teresa, a prostitute who goes through death expecting a child and ends up on a fantastic island. When a friend of Gledson decides to turn his book into a film, reality and fiction mix: while Teresa has to decide what to do with the child born on the island and the writer deals with the challenge of becoming a creator, the film changes when the director confronts the experience of her own motherhood.

Who directed Cartografia das Ondas?

Cartografia das Ondas was directed by Heloisa Machado.

Who stars in Cartografia das Ondas?

The principal cast of Cartografia das Ondas includes Gledson Mercês, Heloisa Machado, Indira Nascimento, Julio Adrião, Ariane Souza.

When was Cartografia das Ondas released and how long is it?

Cartografia das Ondas was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.