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Este guião intitulado "Além das Sombras" refere-se ao desenvolvimento de uma curta-metragem
de ficção, no âmbito do Mestrado em Desenvolvimento de Projecto
Cinematográfico especialização em Narrativas Cinematográficas. O projeto visa explorar as
características centrais do estilo cinematográfico “Neo-noir”, recorrendo a técnicas narrativas
como flashbacks e voice-over (V.O.), em combinação com uma trama de elevada
complexidade e profundidade psicológica.
O guião foca-se em temas característicos do Neo-noir, como a ambiguidade moral, a
contradição, a fragmentação narrativa, e a tensão psicológica. A narrativa explora ainda o
medo, a claustrofobia e a paranoia, com personagens cujas motivações são pouco ortodoxas e
carregadas de memórias obscuras. A história desenrola-se num cenário urbano noturno, onde
o jogo de luz e sombra reflete a complexidade da mente do protagonista: um anti-herói com
intenções dúbias, preso entre a linha ténue que separa o bem e o mal.
A inspiração para este projeto de escrita cinematográfica teve como ponto de partida a
audição do álbum conceptual "Moss Side Story" (1989), do compositor britânico Barry
Adamson, conhecido pelo seu extenso trabalho na composição de bandas sonoras para
cinema. A atmosfera sombria e contrastante da capa do álbum, bem como o conteúdo musical
e as descrições evocativas das faixas, forneceram uma base crucial para a criação do universo
e tom deste guião. O texto de apoio escrito por Dave Graney, músico e compositor
australiano, presente no interior do álbum, também serviu como referência criativa (anexo).
Este projeto de guião cinematográfico assume particular relevância no panorama do cinema
português, onde existem poucas ou nenhumas obras que abordem o estilo Neo-noir de forma
tão pronunciada. Ao conjugar temas sombrios e complexos, como a angústia, o medo e a
paranóia, com uma narrativa que explora o jogo de sedução entre duas personagens, a história
culmina de forma trágica, oferecendo uma reflexão profunda sobre a fragilidade humana e a
ambiguidade moral. Assim, "Além das Sombras" contribui para preencher uma lacuna no
cinema português, ao propor uma abordagem inovadora ao género Neo-noir, trazendo à
superfície questões intemporais de identidade, poder e destruição emocional.
ABSTRACT - This script entitled ‘Beyond the Shadows’ refers to the development of a short fiction film, as part of the Master's Degree in Film Project Development, specializing in cinematic narratives. The project aims to explore the central characteristics of the ‘Neo-noir’ film style, using narrative techniques such as flashbacks and voice-over (V.O.), combined with a plot of high complexity and psychological depth. The script focuses on themes characteristic of neo-noir, such as moral ambiguity, contradiction, narrative fragmentation, and psychological tension. The narrative also explores fear, claustrophobia, and paranoia, with characters whose motivations are unorthodox and loaded with dark memories. The story takes place in a nocturnal urban setting, where the play of light and shadow reflects the complexity of the protagonist's mind: an anti-hero with dubious intentions, caught between the fine line that separates good and evil. The inspiration for this film writing project came from listening to the concept album ‘Moss Side Story’ (1989) by British composer Barry Adamson, known for his extensive work composing soundtracks for films. The dark, contrasting atmosphere of the album cover, as well as the musical content and evocative descriptions of the tracks, provided a crucial basis for creating the universe and tone of this script. The supporting text written by Dave Graney, an Australian musician and composer, on the inside of the album also served as a creative reference (attached). This film script project is particularly relevant in the Portuguese cinema scene, where there are few or no works that approach the Neo-Noir style in such a pronounced way. By combining dark and complex themes, such as anguish, fear, and paranoia, with a narrative that explores the game of seduction between two characters, the story culminates tragically, offering a profound reflection on human fragility and moral ambiguity. Thus, ‘Beyond the Shadows’ contributes to filling a gap in Portuguese cinema by proposing an innovative approach to the neo-noir genre, bringing to the surface timeless issues of identity, power, and emotional destruction.
ABSTRACT - This script entitled ‘Beyond the Shadows’ refers to the development of a short fiction film, as part of the Master's Degree in Film Project Development, specializing in cinematic narratives. The project aims to explore the central characteristics of the ‘Neo-noir’ film style, using narrative techniques such as flashbacks and voice-over (V.O.), combined with a plot of high complexity and psychological depth. The script focuses on themes characteristic of neo-noir, such as moral ambiguity, contradiction, narrative fragmentation, and psychological tension. The narrative also explores fear, claustrophobia, and paranoia, with characters whose motivations are unorthodox and loaded with dark memories. The story takes place in a nocturnal urban setting, where the play of light and shadow reflects the complexity of the protagonist's mind: an anti-hero with dubious intentions, caught between the fine line that separates good and evil. The inspiration for this film writing project came from listening to the concept album ‘Moss Side Story’ (1989) by British composer Barry Adamson, known for his extensive work composing soundtracks for films. The dark, contrasting atmosphere of the album cover, as well as the musical content and evocative descriptions of the tracks, provided a crucial basis for creating the universe and tone of this script. The supporting text written by Dave Graney, an Australian musician and composer, on the inside of the album also served as a creative reference (attached). This film script project is particularly relevant in the Portuguese cinema scene, where there are few or no works that approach the Neo-Noir style in such a pronounced way. By combining dark and complex themes, such as anguish, fear, and paranoia, with a narrative that explores the game of seduction between two characters, the story culminates tragically, offering a profound reflection on human fragility and moral ambiguity. Thus, ‘Beyond the Shadows’ contributes to filling a gap in Portuguese cinema by proposing an innovative approach to the neo-noir genre, bringing to the surface timeless issues of identity, power, and emotional destruction.
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Trabalho de Projeto para Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Desenvolvimento de Projeto Cinematográfico - especialização em Narrativas Cinematográficas
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Ambiguidade moral Ambiente urbano Angústia Anti-herói Cinema português Claustrofobia Curta-metragem Neo-noir Moral ambiguity Urban environment Angst Anti-hero Portuguese cinema Claustrophobia Short film
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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa - Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema