Next Thursday (April 4th) the film “A Happy Family” hits theaters. It reveals an intricate plot centered on Eva, a young mother faced with the devastating reality of postpartum depression in the midst of a community that quickly turns against her. With the script written by Raphael Montes and directed by José Eduardo Belmonte, the film immerses viewers in a dark plot accentuated by meticulous lighting work.
With impactful performances by Grazi Massafera and Reynaldo Gianecchini, the The narrative reveals the family tensions and hidden secrets that threaten the apparent harmony of Eva’s life.
In “Uma Família Feliz”, the influence of “Aos Teus Olhos” from 2017, scripted by Lucas Paraíso, is noticeable both visually – from the film’s poster to the narrative construction – and in its emotional core. The film addresses in a striking way the dangerous dynamics of public lynching and the destruction of an individual’s life as the community closes in on suspicions and hasty judgments, without stopping to understand the truth behind the events.
Raphael Montes weaves a suspenseful plot that keeps the viewer tense and involved, gradually revealing the intricate secrets that permeate the lives of this apparently perfect family. The film stands out for its ability to explore the deepest layers of the human psyche and for the way it exposes the fragility of interpersonal relationships when subjected to the pressure of public scrutiny and irrational suspicion.
The feature film is a dense and engaging psychological thriller that echoes not only the visual and narrative features of “Aos Teus Olhos”, but also its powerful message about the dangers of rush to judgment and the destruction caused by public lynching. With a skillfully constructed narrative and a talented cast, the film delves into the shadows of the human condition, revealing how closely guarded secrets can become poisonous when exposed to the light.
“Someone has to actually work while your mother plays with dolls, son.”
It is necessary to reinforce the invalidation and lack of recognition of women’s work beyond the office, when she takes care of the house, her husband, 3 children and still has her personal life projects.
As Raphael Montes says: “I’m afraid of the evil citizen, but I’m more afraid of the good citizen.”