From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe
Oct 25, 2025 · 1h 21m
Director
Miguel Gonçalves MendesOverview
Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of the project “The Meaning of Life”, which director Miguel Gonçalves Mendes has been developing for more than a decade: a series of nine features built as a kaleidoscope of contemporary figures, in which the filmmaker invites us to reflect on what makes us, as humans, unique beings.
Cast of From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe
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About From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe
What is From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe about?
Filmed over seven years, the documentary follows Valter Hugo Mãe as he writes his novel “A Desumanização”, across journeys through Iceland, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Macau. A visual meditation on solitude, loss, and belonging, featuring appearances by cartoonist Laerte Coutinho and Icelandic composer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, mentor of bands such as Sigur Rós and Björk. The film is part of…
When was From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe released?
From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was released on October 25, 2025.
How long is From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Who directed From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe was directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
Who is in the cast of From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe?
The cast of From Nowhere: A Portrait of Valter Hugo Mãe includes Valter Hugo Mãe (Self), Laerte Coutinho (Self) and Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson (Self).