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| We, Brothers | |
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| Directed by | Renata Jones |
| Written by | Renata Jones |
| Produced by | Jones Pictures, Lighthouse Studios |
| Distributed by | Jones Pictures |
Release date | 2025 |
Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | English |
We, Brothers is a 2025 Brazilian short film written and directed by Renata Jones and produced by Jones Pictures. The film is a crime drama inspired by classic film noir, following two former mobsters whose reunion leads to revelations about their shared past.[1]
Plot
[edit]Two former mobsters meet at a hideout to discuss their next job. During their conversation, they revisit their past actions and the events that shaped their relationship, until one of them realizes that something is wrong.
Production
[edit]We, Brothers was written and directed by Brazilian filmmaker Renata Jones and produced by Jones Pictures. The film recreates the atmosphere of 1940s film noir and was produced as an independent Brazilian production.
The film was produced in English and features a brazilian cast. The production received coverage from Brazilian cultural and cinema publications, including Mídia NINJA, ArteCult and other media outlets.[2]
Release and screenings
[edit]We, Brothers was released in 2025 and was presented at film festivals, including the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival.
The film was also screened theatrically in Brazil and had a gala premiere event in Rio de Janeiro in 2025.[3]
The film was selected for the Vem Ver – Mostra Contínua de Curtas at the Centro Cultural Justiça Federal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a screening scheduled for August 18, 2026.[4]
Reception
[edit]The film received coverage from Brazilian cinema and culture publications. Articles highlighted its English-language production, film noir influences and participation in the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival.[5][6][7]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival | Best Director – International Short | Won |
Renata Jones received the Best Director award for We, Brothers at the 2025 Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival.[8][9]
External links
[edit]Category:2025 films Category:2025 short films Category:Brazilian short films Category:Brazilian crime films Category:Film noir Category:Films directed by Renata Jones Category:Films produced by Jones Pictures
References
[edit]- ↑ "We, Brothers". Omelete.
- ↑ "We, Brothers: curta brasileiro gravado em inglês recria a Chicago dos anos 40 com autenticidade noir". ArteCult.
- ↑ "Noite de gala marca a estreia de We, Brothers, da diretora Renata Jones". Alex Ferraz.
- ↑ "Vem Ver – Mostra Contínua de Curtas". Vem Ver – Mostra Contínua de Curtas.
- ↑ "Renata Jones desafia Hollywood com We, Brothers, um noir falado em inglês transatlântico". Mídia NINJA.
- ↑ "LABFF 2025: Mulheres do cinema brasileiro brilham em Los Angeles". Sopa Cultural.
- ↑ "LABFF 2025: Mulheres do cinema brasileiro brilham em Los Angeles". Alex Ferraz.
- ↑ "Mulheres do cinema brasileiro brilham no Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival". Veja.
- ↑ "Festival de Cinema Brasileiro de Los Angeles consagra Manas e Fernanda Montenegro". O Globo.
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