Film Programme
Gypsy eyes / Rhoma Acans
documentary,
Sun, 19:00
Portugal , 2013, 14'
Director: Leonor Teles
Producer: Daniel Valente
Cinematographer: Sofia Lacerda
Writer: Francisco Adão
Composer: Joana Niza Braga and João Braga
Editor: Leonor Teles and João Gomes
Synopsis: “Rhoma Acans” is a journey of self-discovery undertaken by the director to understand the true identity of her Gypsy heritage – from the history of his own family to the way it moves away or approaches the story of a young gypsy inside the tradition.
Director: Leonor Teles
Leonor Teles was born in Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal), the April 28, 1992, in a family with roots in the local Gypsy community. She graduated in Cinema at Lisbon National Film School, in 2013. During her academic career, she specialized in the areas of Cinematography and Directing. Her first shortfilm, “Gypsy eyes” (Rhoma Acans), was present in several national and international festivals and was awarded with "Take One" Award at Festival Curtas Vila do Conde 2013 and an Honorable Mention at Festival IndieLisboa'13. Currently, Leonor works mainly in documentary projects.
