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Matthéo
Manticello
FICTION
The films below are presented in chronological order from the newest to the oldest.
Matthéo wrote and directed all of them.








"Maxakali or The Dance of a Lifetime"
25min - Proof of concept, Short Film - Alexa Mini
Logline: As the Brazilian Empire's reign nears its end, an indigenous Maxakali is forced into exile, only to stumble upon the opulent mansion of the very man who annihilated his tribe. Compelled by a thirst for justice, he hatches a shamanic plan for freedom.
Presented in the marché du film at Cannes Film Festival in order to sell the feature film 'The Infertile Lands".

"Nomads"
15min - Short Film - Sony
Logline: A Syrian refugee faces the complexities of integrating into an affluent British family.
Won 'Best Short Film' at Brussels Capital Film Festival and was 'Officially Selected' at Berlin Indie FF and London Lift-Off FF.









"Architect"
17.03min - Short Film - Pentax
Logline: During the dire lockdown conditions, Liliana explores a new device that allows her to travel within memories. Unlike our brains, this device also remembers bad ones.
'Finalist' at Prague International FF, 'Nominee' at Best London Sci-fi Shorts and 'Official Selection' at London Shorts.

"The Fishermen Got a Deal"
07.20min - Short Film - Fujifilm XT-4
Logline: Matthéo travels to England's fishing towns to meet with fishermen and their reasons to pursue fishing.

The Fishermen
got a deal.
All films are available on request.
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