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Synopsis

A WOLF AT THE DOOR

Set in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, A WOLF AT THE DOOR is based on real events, and is a nerve-rattling tale of a kidnapped child and the terror of the parents left behind. When Sylvia (Fabíula Nascimento) discovers her six-year-old daughter has been picked up at school by an unknown woman, police summon her husband Bernardo (Milhem Cortaz) to the station for questioning. There Bernardo confesses his extra-marital affair with the beautiful young Rosa (Leandra Leal), whom detectives believe to be involved in the kidnapping. Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Coimbra’s suspenseful debut feature captures the heightened anxiety of every parent’s worst nightmare, casting a light upon the cruelties of which humans are capable.

A dark and disturbing thriller! – ScreenDaily

Reviews

“On a visceral level, it is a knife to the gut”
– Stephen Holden, New York Times

“Utterly compelling!”
– Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter

“Unflinchingly raw!”
– David Noh, Film Journal International

Winner: San Sebastian Film Festival 2013 – Horizons Award
Winner: Havana Film Festival 2013 – Grand Coral 1st prize
Winner: Miami Film Festival 2014 – Best Film & Best Director
Winner: Rio de Janeiro Film Festival 2013 – Best Film & Best Actress
Toronto Film Festival 2013 – World Premiere
SXSW 2014 – US Premiere

Cast & Crew

DIRECTOR:

Fernando Coimbra

WRITER:

Fernando Coimbra

PRODUCER:

Caio Gullane
Fabiano Gullane
Débora Ivanov
Gabriel Lacerda

CAST:

Leandra Leal

Milhem Cortaz

Thalita Carauta

Juliano Cazarré