A Metamorfose Dos Pгўssaros -
The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age.
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 A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros
This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos The title refers to a metaphor for death
(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 Production and Recognition This debut feature comes from
Beatriz married Henrique, a naval officer who spent long periods at sea, leaving her to raise six children alone.