Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence
Oct 24, 2026 · 1h 40m
Director
João Pedro Ramos PereiraOverview
Through the streets, churches, and memories of Ouro Preto, Brazil, this documentary explores the roots that shape the country's history and the voices that have resisted being erased. It revisits a past marked by slavery, faith, spirituality, and the resilience of people whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized. Through discovery and reflection, the film explores a history that lives on in Brazilian culture, art, and traditions, inviting us to look beyond monuments and established narratives. To understand our roots is also to recognize those who, despite attempts to silence them, remain present in who we are.
Cast of Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence
Ana Clara Martins FreitasAna
Isabelly Letícia Araújo da SilvaIsabelly
Leandro TeixeiraLeandro- Miguel Belfort BarbozaMiguel
Lorena YasminLorena- Lívia Lima de SouzaLívia
- Manuella Ferreira da Silva GuedesManuella
Julia Lacerda de MenezesJulia- Thauany Shaer PifferThauany
- Heitor Antonelli BatistaHeitor
- Luciana Ramos PereiraLuciana
- Larissa de Sá FontesLarissa
Bruna LoureiroBruna
João Pedro Ramos PereiraJoão
Renata Loureiro MacelaRenata
Kelly Cristina Andrade de OliveiraKelly- Diana Araujo SousaDiana
Federico García LorcaFederico García Lorca (Não Creditado)
Lázaro RamosLázaro Ramos (Não Creditado)
Crew of Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence
- João Pedro Ramos PereiraDirector, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
- Luciana Ramos PereiraProducer, Assistant Script
- Kelly Cristina Andrade de OliveiraProducer, Assistant Script
Rosa Filomena da Costa BanheProducer
Levi RodriguesAssistant Camera- Bruna LoureiroAssistant Script
- Renata Loureiro MacelaAssistant Script
About Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence
What is Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence about?
Through the streets, churches, and memories of Ouro Preto, Brazil, this documentary explores the roots that shape the country's history and the voices that have resisted being erased. It revisits a past marked by slavery, faith, spirituality, and the resilience of people whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized. Through discovery and reflection, the film explores a history that lives…
When was Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence released?
Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence was released on October 24, 2026.
How long is Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence?
Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence?
Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence was directed by João Pedro Ramos Pereira.
Who is in the cast of Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence?
The cast of Beyond Appearances, Our Persistence includes Ana Clara Martins Freitas (Ana), Isabelly Letícia Araújo da Silva (Isabelly), Leandro Teixeira (Leandro), Miguel Belfort Barboza (Miguel) and Lorena Yasmin (Lorena).