Script, Storyboard, Illustration, and Animation.
Mistério no Seridó
"Mistério no Seridó" is a suspense and humor cordel created by Carlos Mello. Set in the countryside of Paraíba, it follows peculiar characters trying to uncover the murder of a loved one during a family dinner.
Challenge
Jun 5, 2024
To create an animated opening sequence for the feature film, focusing on building the movie’s aesthetic and narrative atmosphere, serving as an introductory element that sets the tone, rhythm, and central question of the mystery: Who killed the colonel?
Research
Cordel is a literary genre that records the history, culture, and identity of Brazil’s Northeast. It is characterized by rhymed verses and poetic narratives on various themes such as legends, myths, heroes, historical events, religion, humor, and social critique. More than just entertainment, cordel is a form of cultural preservation, portraying the imagination and daily life of the Northeastern people.
Visual references
Two references were selected to guide the creative direction and approach of the film.
The opening sequences of the TV Globo soap operas "Cordel Encantado" (2011) and "A Favorita" (2008).
"Cordel Encantado"
The opening of "Cordel Encantado" depicts the journey of kingdoms in ruins. On one side, a mother faces destiny to save her daughter’s life. On the other, the police chase the cangaceiros while a father fights to protect his heir.
Open tittles created by:
Hans Donner, Alexandre Pit Ribeiro e Alexandre Romano.
"A Favorita"
The opening of "A Favorita" portrays different perspectives on the same event: a murder. With a dynamic tone, the sequence introduces key elements of the plot, creating an atmosphere of mystery and ambiguity.
Open tittles created by:
Hans Donner, Alexandre Pit Ribeiro e Roberto Stein.
Solution
The proposal was to create, in the film’s introduction, the narrative context of "Mistério no Seridó", presenting the key points of the story divided into character groups and narrative sequences.
Character groups
Main Character
O Coronel
Character Group 01
Rosa Maria, Cléber Henrique, Terezinha, Antônio e Zuleika.
Character Group 02
Coronel Francisco, Maria Rita e Padre Solidônio
Character Group 03
Alessanderson, Quitéria e Socorro
