Kites
Pipas
Synopsis
In a magical realist world where you can have a conversation with your guardian angel, Duvo, a 25-year-old gangster, searches for peace and redemption from a life marked by crime in this beautifully lyrical look at life in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
Top Cast
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Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Thompson-Hernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Thompson-Hernández
- Original Score
- Malcolm Parson
- Original Title
- Pipas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Malcolm Parson
Michael Cambio Fernandez
Jack Hessler
Walter Thompson-Hernández, Ruben Islas, Stanley Preschutti, Franz Alvarez Vaclav Novotny, Gustavo Castillón
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Director
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Writer
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Producer
Michael Cambio Fernandez
Director of Photography
Malcolm Parson
Original Music Composer
Jack Hessler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kites.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kites
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kites about?
In a magical realist world where you can have a conversation with your guardian angel, Duvo, a 25-year-old gangster, searches for peace and redemption from a life marked by crime in this beautifully lyrical look at life in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
Who directed Kites?
Kites was directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández.
Who stars in Kites?
The principal cast of Kites includes Daniel Fernando do Prado Dorea Lima, Phillipe Augusto da Silva Souza, Larissa Borges, Thiago Oliveira, João Vittor Pedroza.
When was Kites released and how long is it?
Kites was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kites was composed by Malcolm Parson.