THE SHROVETIDE DEVIL

Portugal - 2024
Documentary directed by Diogo Varela Silva

The Shrovetide Devil is a film about one of the most genuine and ancient carnival celebrations in Portugal, the Entrudo de Lazarim, which explores the fascinating Caretos and their elaborate costumes, not only as a window onto the carnival festivities, but also as a reflection on gender dynamics and the perpetuation of ancestral customs, passed down between generations in an ancient Portuguese village. The documentary highlights how rituals and traditions are kept alive and passed down from generation to generation, offering an intimate and rich perspective on social and cultural transformations over time.

TEAM
Production Company: Hot Chilli Films
Directors: Diogo Varela Silva
Producer: Diogo Varela Silva
DoP: Paulo Castilho
Editor: Paulo MilHomens
Colorist: Bertini

FESTIVALS & AWARDS
2024 Dili International Film Festival (TL)
2024 Doclisboa (PT) - Prémio Fundação Inatel (Nominee)
2025 Sophia Awards (PT) - Best short Documentary Award
2025 Rome Prisma Independent Awards (IT) - Best of Fest (Nominee)
2025 New York Movie Awards (US) - Silver Award for Feature Documentary
2025 Milan Gold Awards (IT) - Best Feature Documentary Award 
2025 Festival Internacional de Cinema de Santarém (PT) - Audience Award
2025 Rhodope International Documentary Film Fest (BG) - Special Jury Mention – Medium-Length Documentary
2025 Film Festival Della Lessinia (IT)
2025 MDOC - Festival Internacional de Documentário de Melgaço (PT)
2025 Florence Film Awards (IT) - Gold Award
2025 Visual Anthropology Exhibition (GT)