White House

""Kasa Branca" is a candid snapshot of real life: a universal and heartwarming tale of generational bonds; of partnership, care, and love among friends and family, and representation. Premiered at the Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival 2024, this Brazilian production offers a fresh perspective on Black narratives, different from what we're used to seeing on screen—avoiding stereotypes and choosing to highlight diverse viewpoints and stories within the Rio de Janeiro favela. Based on true events, the story follows young Dé (Big Jaum), who lives with his grandmother (Teca Pereira) and strives to fulfill the matriarch's last wishes as she faces terminal Alzheimer's. At the same time, he needs to look after her basic needs and hustle for money to cover medication and rent. To make it happen, he leans on his inseparable friends (Diego Francisco, Ramon Francisco, and Gi Fernandes), who also have an unconditional love for Dé's grandmother. Director Luciano Vidigal ("City of God – 10 Years Later"), who also penned the script, delivers a heartfelt story packed with drama and comedy, shedding light on everyday people seeking ways to stay alive in the memories of those around them."

"White House (Kasa Branca) is an emotional portrait of black youth from the outskirts of Rio, which balances delicacy and intensity when addressing themes such as friendship, family and loss. With Big Jaum, Ramon Francisco and Diego Francisco in the cast, the plot follows Dé, a teenager who, upon receiving the news that his grandmother is in the terminal stage of Alzheimer's, decides to make the most of his last moments with her. To do this, he counts on the unconditional support of his two best friends, bringing scenes that range from light humor to deeper emotion. Directed with sensitivity by Luciano Vidigal, White House captures the contradictions of life on the outskirts, showing that even in the midst of adversity, there is room for love, hope and unbreakable bonds."