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 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 A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros

Following its premiere at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the FIPRESCI Award and was Portugal's entry for the 94th Academy Awards. The title refers to a metaphor for death

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. deeply personal exploration of family history