Antonia Review
“The music, rhythms, and vibrant colors of the city are beautifully woven into cinematographer Jacob Sarmento Solitrenick’s unobtrusive handheld camera work, while director/co-writer Tata Amaral reveals a deft hand with actors.”
Antonia Review
“…The music, rhythms and vibrant colors of the city are beautifully woven into cinematographer Jacob Sarmento Solitrenick’s unobtrusive hand-held camerawork, while director/co-writer Tata Amaral reveals a deft hand with actors. The largely nonprofessional cast is headed by Brazilian rap star Negra Li and pop singer Leilah Moreno, so authentic that they seem to be acting out their own life stories — and very well may be.”
Antonia Review
“…Antonia is a beautiful and elegantly constructed film that rings of authenticity. This effect was doubtlessly aided by the fact that the director chose to use actors with little professional experience whose real life stories were similar to those portrayed in the film…. Antonia is essentially the story of how individuals struggle for hope, how they use their art to affirm what is beautiful and sacred in life. It’s about learning to smile again even through enormous suffering. In short, Antonia is a fabulous film that deserves our highest regard…. Grade: A+”