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IMDb201716mBrazil

A Canção do Asfalto

Synopsis

The film tells the story of Chen, a Chinese immigrant who lives as an invisible person in the city center. Amid homesickness, difficulty communicating in Portuguese and tiredness from work, Chen can't fit in anywhere. At night, alone and when the streets are empty, the asphalt becomes meditation and there he can dream. It is a fiction created and set in real locations in collaboration with the characters themselves, all non-professional actors who play themselves, creating a portrait with documentary aspects, both of their lives and of the center of Curitiba.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Pedro Giongo
Screenplay & Story
Pedro Giongo
Original Title
A Canção do Asfalto
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Mandarin, Portuguese
Runtime
16m
Production Studios
Estúdio Tijucas

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pedro Giongo

Screenplay & Story

Pedro Giongo

Director of Photography

Renato Ogata

Film Editing

Pedro Giongo, Nathália Tereza

Producers

Lígia Teixeira, William Biagioli

Department Leadership Roster

Pedro Giongo

Editor

Pedro Giongo

Director

Nathália Tereza

Editor

William Biagioli

William Biagioli

Producer

Pedro Giongo

Writer

Renato Ogata

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Canção do Asfalto.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Canção do Asfalto

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

What is A Canção do Asfalto about?

The film tells the story of Chen, a Chinese immigrant who lives as an invisible person in the city center. Amid homesickness, difficulty communicating in Portuguese and tiredness from work, Chen can't fit in anywhere. At night, alone and when the streets are empty, the asphalt becomes meditation and there he can dream. It is a fiction created and set in real locations in collaboration with the characters themselves, all non-professional actors who play themselves, creating a portrait with documentary aspects, both of their lives and of the center of Curitiba.

Who directed A Canção do Asfalto?

A Canção do Asfalto was directed by Pedro Giongo.

Who stars in A Canção do Asfalto?

The principal cast of A Canção do Asfalto includes Mengran Zhang.

When was A Canção do Asfalto released and how long is it?

A Canção do Asfalto was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 16m.