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Blue Bird

26-Best Documentary Miguel Munhá Portugal, Documentary, Experimental, Short, Portuguese, 00:29:45

Anxiety started consuming the muscles of my trapezius. I gradually stopped being able to swallow without thinking, because swallowing became forced. Amidst some exams to rule out bigger issues, or issues of a different, more tangible nature, one of the first hypotheses gained strength: finally, anxiety began to eat away at my body. Pássaro Azul is both a letter to my ancestors and a quest to understand what torments me and causes such acute anxiety – and how all these seemingly unrelated pieces can intertwine.

Blue Bird
Film block: DOCUMENTARY / MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
  • Language Portuguese
  • Country Portugal
  • Genre Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Producer Ana Sofia Nunes, António Câmara Manuel
  • Cast João Cachola
  • Year of creation 2025
  • Duration 00:29:45
Miguel Munhá
Director Miguel Munhá

Miguel holds degrees in Art and Multimedia (Lisbon), Directing (ESTC) and Cinematography (ESCAC, Barcelona), with studies in the UK, London Film Academy and Maine Media Workshops. He has worked as Producer, Director and DoP, with works screened internationally. His documentary Nunca as minhas mãos ficam vazias premiered at IndieLisboa 2018 and entered Tate Modern's collection. His short Hei-de morrer onde nasci won national awards. His documentary Blue Bird (2025) premiered at Warsaw Film Festival and screened at IN THE PALACE, among others. A trained cellist, he co-founded Jângal Studios.

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