Era Oculta - Hidden Era
World Premiere

Era Oculta - Hidden Era

Viewpoints
Feature | Colombia, Germany, Mozambique | 76 MINUTES | Portuguese | English subtitles
Women, Drama, Art, Black & African American Diaspora Stories, Narrative

Set in the vibrant city of Maputo, Mozambique, Era Oculta – Hidden Era centers on Rastafari artist Phambi. Struggling financially, though not artistically, Phambi is like any other parent who wants a better life for their child – he wants the best education possible for his son, Ixon. But Phambi’s issues making the school’s payments puts Ixon in perpetual peril of expulsion. When his newest work, a semi-nude portrait of Paula, a feminist who believes in expressing herself through her body, becomes a symbol of activism in the community, Phambi sees a path forward to making a living for himself and his son, while also being an ally for his muse. 

Multi-hyphenate creator Carlos Vargas, producer-cinematographer of Melody of Love (Tribeca ‘23), makes his directorial debut with this beautifully shot meditation on art and what it means to live an artistic life. Against the backdrop of reggae, Rastafarianism, and the distinctive dynamics of Maputo, the film explores societal norms, revealing the transformative power of art as a form of resilience in the face of adversity.––Jason Gutierrez


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Carlos Vargas
Director
Carlos Vargas
Producer
Kopperkollektive GmbH
Screenwriter
Carlos Vargas & Franziska Ruess
Cinematographer
Carlos Vargas
Editor
Carlos Vargas
Executive Producer
Kopperkollektive GmbH
VFX & Design
Eddie Wong
Sound
Violeta Castillo, Tomas Prutele
Music
James Leyland Kirby, Great Matiana & BlackMan, Cisco Parisi
Cast
Paula Matlombe, Ednora Matlombe, Isac Tivane "Phambi", Ixon Tivane

Contacts
Print Source
Carlos Vargas
Kopperkollektive GmbH
Berlin, 10249
Phone: +49 15 75 09 94 307
carlos@kopperkollektive.com
International Sales Contact
Carlos Vargas
Kopperkollektive GmbH
Berlin, 10249
Phone: +49 15 75 09 94 307
carlos@kopperkollektive.com
US Sales Contact
Bill Straus
Bridge Independent
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 646 599 3454
bill@bridgeindependent.com
Press Contact
Brigitta Portier
Alibi Communications
Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, 3270
Phone: +32 477 98 25 84
brigittaportier@alibicommunications.be
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