Santa Catarina film "Virtuosas" wins Cannes Film Festival award

A film produced in Santa Catarina, Brazil, titled "Virtuosas," won the "Goes to Cannes" award at the Cannes Film Festival today. This marks a significant achievement for the film and the region. The film, directed by Cíntia Domit Bittar and starring local actresses, was filmed in Florianópolis in August 2024. The "Goes to Cannes" program showcases films in post-production, and "Virtuosas" was selected from a pool of 25 films. The award includes a prize of 10,000 euros. The film, a horror-comedy about a group of Christians, is produced by a female-led company and is expected to premiere in Brazilian cinemas in the first half of 2026. Brazil is the country of honor at this year's festival.