Neon Bull

Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck used to transport the animals, he dreams of a future in the region's booming clothing industry.

Boi neon
Brazil 2015
  • Czech
101 min.
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  • This film is available until 26. 10. 2025 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.
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Cowpokes, rodeos, transporting bulls from place to place, breeding prize horses – these are the activities that engage the movie’s prota­gonists as their stories intertwine in complex fashion. It’s not always just about tough guys; cowboy Iremar dreams of becoming a tailor and sewing fashionable clothes for women… This colorful film full of dash and erotic verve picked up prizes at the festivals in Venice, Toronto, and Warsaw.

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Credits
Director: Gabriel Mascaro
Screenplay: Gabriel Mascaro
Cinematography: Diego García
Music: Carlos Montenegro, Otavio Santos
Sound: Maurício d'Órey
Editing: Fernando Epstein, Eduardo Serrano
Production Design: Maira Mesquita
Producer: Rachel Ellis, Sandino Saravia Vinay, Marleen Slot
Co-production: Rodrigo Plá, Sandino Saravia Vinay, Marleen Slot
Cast: Juliano Cazarré, Maeve Jinkings, Josinaldo Alves, Roberto Birindelli, Marcelo Caetano, Samya De Lavor, Vinícius de Oliveira, Abigail Pereira, Carlos Pessoa, Alyne Santana
Awards

Venice Film Festival

2015 – Gabriel Mascaro (Special Jury Prize)

Toronto International Film Festival

2015 – Gabriel Mascaro (2015 Winner Platform Prize - Honorable Mention)

Warsaw International Film Festival

2015 – Gabriel Mascaro (Grand Prix)

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  • This film is available until 26. 10. 2025 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.