PIPA

A raw portrayal of childhood, very similar to reality. The contrast between innocent play and sudden violence is handled with restraint, which makes its impact deeply unsettling. The actors are both cute and natural,the visuals of the favela show us that this happens on a daily basis and nobody does anything to change that!

What makes this film so striking is its simplicity. There are no grand speeches or dramatic twists, just a brief, almost ordinary moment that slowly reveals something much deeper. The storytelling is subtle, allowing the viewer to feel the shift rather than forcing it. The use of children as the center of the narrative gives the film a quiet emotional weight. Their perspective makes everything more unsettling, especially as the tone changes.

A brief yet powerful film that captures the fragility of childhood. Its simplicity and realism make the impact feel immediate and lasting.

Too violent for me, although I got the director's choices, presenting a small and violent world, and no escape for young children in Rio.