Cold Tropics

2009 · 24min · Color · Portuguese · French · Spanish

In tropical Recife, in northeastern Brazil, temperatures drop to impossible lows and the inhabitants have to adapt. This 'mockumentary' gradually turns critical, looking at the climate, urban development and social interaction from every angle. Does a ray of sun pierce the clouds, after all?

IMDb rating - 8.0/10 from 636 users

Genres - Short

Director - Kleber Mendonça Filho

Story line - In tropical Recife, in northeastern Brazil, temperatures drop to impossible lows and the inhabitants have to adapt. This 'mockumentary' gradually turns critical, looking at the climate, urban development and social interaction from every angle. Does a ray of sun pierce the clouds, after all? —Recife Frio

Release date - November 20, 2009 (Brazil)

Countries of origin - Brazil

Also known as - Recife Frio

Production company - CinemaScópio Produções

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