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A Holandesinha

2026 · 90 min

A gentle, hopeful documentary that follows a young artist's creative journey, inviting you to share her perspective and quiet determination.

Directed by
João Gabriel Kowalski, Luiza Godoi
Starring
João Vitor de Paiva, Monique Aiko, Heloísa Miranda
Overview
“A Holandesinha” follows Luiza Godoi Acosta, a young woman with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a filmmaker and sets out to create her first short film, "Lágrimas de um Pierrot". The documentary traces every stage of the creative process, revealing her worldview, the challenges she faces, and her triumphs over ableism. Produced in the countryside of Paraná, the film celebrates inclusion and affirms cinema as a space of possibility, belonging, and perseverance.

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Directed by
João Gabriel Kowalski, Luiza Godoi
Starring
João Vitor de Paiva, Monique Aiko, Heloísa Miranda
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  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
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measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • art
  • family
  • friendship
  • healing
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism9
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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Details

Directed by
João Gabriel Kowalski, Luiza Godoi
Written by
Luiza Godoi
Starring
João Vitor de Paiva, Monique Aiko, Heloísa Miranda
Cinematography
Rafael Szalai, Leandro Realista
Runtime
90 min
Country
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese

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