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20261h 30mBrazil

A Holandesinha

Synopsis

“A Holandesinha” follows Luiza Godoi Acosta, a young woman with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a filmmaker and sets out to create her first short film, "Lágrimas de um Pierrot". The documentary traces every stage of the creative process, revealing her worldview, the challenges she faces, and her triumphs over ableism. Produced in the countryside of Paraná, the film celebrates inclusion and affirms cinema as a space of possibility, belonging, and perseverance.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Olhar de Cinema - Festival Internacional de Curitiba

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
João Gabriel Kowalski, Luiza Godoi
Screenplay & Story
Luiza Godoi
Original Title
A Holandesinha
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Dmitriland Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

João Gabriel Kowalski, Luiza Godoi

Screenplay & Story

Luiza Godoi

Director of Photography

Sergey Komarov, Leandro Realista, Rafael Szalai

Film Editing

João Gabriel Kowalski

Producers

Pollyanna Boffe

Department Leadership Roster

João Gabriel Kowalski

Director

Luiza Godoi

Director

Luiza Godoi

Writer

Sergey Komarov

Director of Photography

Leandro Realista

Director of Photography

Rafael Szalai

Director of Photography

João Gabriel Kowalski

Editor

Pollyanna Boffe

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Holandesinha.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Holandesinha

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

What is A Holandesinha about?

“A Holandesinha” follows Luiza Godoi Acosta, a young woman with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a filmmaker and sets out to create her first short film, "Lágrimas de um Pierrot". The documentary traces every stage of the creative process, revealing her worldview, the challenges she faces, and her triumphs over ableism. Produced in the countryside of Paraná, the film celebrates inclusion and affirms cinema as a space of possibility, belonging, and perseverance.

Who directed A Holandesinha?

A Holandesinha was directed by João Gabriel Kowalski, Luiza Godoi.

Who stars in A Holandesinha?

The principal cast of A Holandesinha includes João Vitor de Paiva, Monique Aiko, Heloísa Miranda.

When was A Holandesinha released and how long is it?

A Holandesinha was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.