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[09/27/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Children of the Church Steps" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A group of young friends survive life on the streets, finding in each other hope and resilience to dream of different futures - until tragedy unfolds.

[via press release from Netflix]

Os Quatro da Candelária | Teaser oficial | Netflix Brasil

Children of the Church Steps | Official Teaser | Netflix Brazil

Quatro crianças cheias de sonhos enfrentam os perigos das ruas do Rio de Janeiro, sem saber que se tornariam parte de um dos episódios mais trágicos da história do Brasil. Os Quatro da Candelária, minha nova minissérie inspirada em fatos e depoimentos reais, chega dia 30 de outubro.

Assista na Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81351065

Four children full of dreams face the dangers of the streets of Rio de Janeiro, without knowing that they would become part of one of the most tragic episodes in the history of Brazil. Os Quatro da Candelária, my new miniseries inspired by real events and testimonies, arrives on October 30th.

Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81351065

Netflix Releases a Teaser and Announces the Premiere Date of the Fiction Miniseries 'Children of the Church Steps'

São Paulo, September 27, 2024 - This Friday, Netflix releases the first teaser for Children of the Church Steps, a four-episode miniseries scheduled to premiere on October 30. Told from the point of view of four children, the series gives an account of the 36 hours leading up to one of the most tragic events in Brazilian history, known as the "Candelária massacre."

The teaser features Douglas (Samuel Silva), Sete (Patrick Congo), Jesus (Andrei Marques) and Pipoca (Wendy Queiroz) as they struggle to survive on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, all while nurturing hope for a different future. Combining action scenes, dreamlike elements and a harsh urban backdrop, the miniseries offers a unique and powerful perspective on life in Brazil's sprawling cities.

Produced by Jabuti Filmes and Kromaki, and directed by Luis Lomenha and Márcia Faria, Children of the Church Steps features a predominantly Black line-up, both behind and in front of the camera, along with survivors of the massacre who contributed to the show's development. In addition to young talents in the leading roles, the cast includes special appearances by big names like Antônio Pitanga, Péricles, Leandro Firmino, Bruno Gagliasso, Maria Bopp and Stepan Nercessian.

Info Sheet - Children of the Church Steps

Created by: Luis Lomenha

Directed by: Luis Lomenha and Márcia Faria

Produced by: Rodrigo Letier and Luis Lomenha

Executive Producers: Roberta Oliveira, Alessandra Nascimento, Fernando Meirelles, Márcio Hashimoto, Anna Julia Werneck, Mauro Pizzo, Carla Rainho

Screenplay: Renata Di Carmo, Luh Maza, João Ademir, Luis Lomenha, Dodô Azevedo

Final Draft: Renata Di Carmo, Luis Lomenha, Igor Verde; Script consultant: Elena Soarez; Screenplay consultant: Igor Verde

Cast: Samuel Silva (Douglas), Patrick Congo (Sete), Wendy Queiroz (Pipoca), Andrei Marques (Jesus), Maria Ibraim (Jéssica), Leandro Firmino (Paulinho), Isabele Vicente (Cristina), Bruno Gagliasso (Jorge), Péricles (Douglas's father), Maria Bopp (bride), Adriano Garib (taxi driver), Marcos de Andrade (security guard), Stepan Necessian (funeral director), Leandro Santana (shooter), Vinicius de Oliveira (photographer), Antonio Pitanga (old man), Caco Ciocler (priest), Bela Cameiro (reporter), Amir Haddad (prophet)

Produced by: Jabuti Filmes and Kromaki

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About Jabuti Filmes

"Since 2007, Jabuti Filmes, a Brazilian audiovisual production company, has been focusing on the magical power of audiovisual content, transforming great ideas into powerful stories. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world and with every production we affirm the importance of inspiring narratives. We invest in diverse teams and in concrete actions that contribute to reducing our carbon footprint."

About Kromaki

The production company behind hits such as "A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case" (Netflix) and "Romário, The One" (Max), Kromaki is driven by the desire to explore different formats, tones, genres and visions in order to tell powerful stories on screen. We believe that series and films should thrill and surprise, entertain and make you think - preferably all at the same time. In addition to "Children of the Church Steps" (Netflix), the production company will soon be releasing the drama "A Procura de Martina" and the horror film "A Herança" as well as the TV series "Som Sertanejo" (Multishow).





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