From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe
De Lugar Nenhum
Synopsis
Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of the project “The Meaning of Life”, which director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes has been developing for more than a decade: a series of nine features built as a kaleidoscope of contemporary figures, in which the filmmaker invites us to reflect on what makes us, as humans, unique beings.
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De Lugar Nenhum | Trailer | Documentário | Miguel Gonçalves Mendes | 49ª Mostra
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-19
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São Paulo International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
- Original Score
- André Barros
- Original Title
- De Lugar Nenhum
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- O2 Filmes, JumpCut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
André Barros
Pedro Sousa, Francisco Slade, Paula Miranda
Ana Paula Gonçalves, Fernando Meirelles, Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Director
Pedro Sousa
Editor
Francisco Slade
Editor
Paula Miranda
Editor
Ana Paula Gonçalves
Producer
Fernando Meirelles
Producer
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Producer
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What is From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe about?
Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of the project “The Meaning of Life”, which director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes has been developing for more than a decade: a series of nine features built as a kaleidoscope of contemporary figures, in which the filmmaker invites us to reflect on what makes us, as humans, unique beings.
Who directed From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
Who stars in From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
The principal cast of From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe includes Valter Hugo Mãe, Laerte Coutinho, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.
When was From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe released and how long is it?
From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was composed by André Barros.