Navigating new motherhood far from home in Brasília, filmmaker Carla finds solace in footage of her friend Mônica creating an artwork dedicated to her family. As Mônica unearths memories buried for thirty years, an intimate documentary unfolds about friendship, memory and two women reclaiming their stories.
Still from 'Thread' by Carla Shah.
Directors: Mônica Santino and Carla Shah
Production company: 3 Tabela Filmes
Development support: Scottish Documentary Institute’s WRITE NOW Early Stage Documentary Development Fund, 2023