Papaya Woman
2025
Short film
18'
Fiction
Brazil
written and directed by Camila Tarifa
Synopsis:
Hilda, almost 80 years old, lives in a cold apartment with her sick husband, Waldomiro, and his caregiver, Joana. After a domestic accident that leaves her with a broken arm, Hilda is forced to rely on Joana's help to take a bath, which awakens dormant sensations within her.
Mulher Papaya na LPG
Short film awarded 1st place in the Paulo Gustavo Law funding call for short film production 2023
Film credits:
script and direction: Camila Tarifa
executive producer: Caique Ferreira
cast: Magali Biff, Kelly Campêllo, Luiz Bertazzo, and Nino Costa
director of photography: Giovanna Pezzo
production design: Paloma Mecozzi
editing: Eduardo Resing
sound editing: Victor Quintanilha and Matheus Miguens
sound mixing: Ruben Valdés
design: Morgana Ávila
produced by: Trapézio Produções