A Metamorfose Dos Pгўssaros ⏰

Beatriz married Henrique, a naval officer who spent long periods at sea, leaving her to raise six children alone.

The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age. A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros

The narrative centers on two women: , the director's grandmother, and Catarina's own mother , both of whom died leaving a void in their families. Beatriz married Henrique, a naval officer who spent

This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who

(The Metamorphosis of Birds) is a 2020 Portuguese experimental docudrama directed by Catarina Vasconcelos . The film is a poetic, deeply personal exploration of family history, grief, and the "saudade" (longing) that follows the loss of a matriarch. Plot and Themes

The film avoids a traditional documentary style, instead using striking, tableau-like imagery that resembles paintings in a gallery. It relies heavily on epistolary narration , featuring letters—some real, some imagined—shared between the family members. Production and Recognition