Back to Movies
Documentary
From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe
Year: 2025
Runtime: 81 min
Type: Movie
Genre: Documentary
Overview
Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of the project “The Meaning of Life”, which director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes has been developing for more than a decade: a series of nine features built as a kaleidoscope of contemporary figures, in which the filmmaker invites us to reflect on what makes us, as humans, unique beings.
Streaming Tips
- If the stream doesn't load, try switching to a different server.
- For best experience, use a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox.
- Disable ad-blockers if you experience playback issues.
- Wait 10-15 seconds for the stream to buffer.
Watch Party
Comments
Please sign in to comment and earn PirateCoins!