Luiza's Desert
O Deserto de Luiza
Synopsis
Luiza, a shy, awkward 15 year-old girl from Rio, dreams of being an artist. Her life is just starting to make sense when Luiza's world falls apart when her mother suffers an acute schizophrenic episode. Determined to hold her family together, Luiza must find the strength to face fear, loneliness and discrimination as she takes over the household and her mother's care.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Minas
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Minas
- Original Score
- Clower Curtis
- Original Title
- O Deserto de Luiza
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Caraminhola Produções, RioFilme, Union Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Minas
Alan Minas
Clower Curtis
Bernardo Richter
Alexandre Taira
Daniela Vitorino, Natasha Murphy, Edmund Tuckett
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Minas
Director
Daniela Vitorino
Producer
Bernardo Richter
Director of Photography
Alan Minas
Writer
Alexandre Taira
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luiza's Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luiza's Desert about?
Luiza, a shy, awkward 15 year-old girl from Rio, dreams of being an artist. Her life is just starting to make sense when Luiza's world falls apart when her mother suffers an acute schizophrenic episode. Determined to hold her family together, Luiza must find the strength to face fear, loneliness and discrimination as she takes over the household and her mother's care.
Who directed Luiza's Desert?
Luiza's Desert was directed by Alan Minas.
Who stars in Luiza's Desert?
The principal cast of Luiza's Desert includes Nina prado, Daniela Fontan, Verônica Debom, André Luiz Miranda, Thelmo Fernandes.
When was Luiza's Desert released and how long is it?
Luiza's Desert was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Luiza's Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luiza's Desert was composed by Clower Curtis.