Carlos Saldanha Wraps Principal Photography on Sea-Crossing Drama ‘100 Days' (EXCLUSIVE)
Carlos Saldanha, known for animated hits such as 'Rio' and 'Ice Age,' has completed principal photography on '100 Days,' his first live-action feature. The film, shot in Brazil, dramatizes the real-life solo transatlantic row of Brazilian explorer Amyr Klink and stars Filipe Bragança, Felipe Camargo and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
Global Constellation will handle international sales for '100 Days.' The project has attracted attention for its ambitious production scope and multinational collaboration, including Brazil's Ventre Studio ('Godless John'), Boipeba, Madremidia, O2 Filmes ('City of God'), Total Post and Disney Group, as well as Finland's well-connected Good Hand Production.
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'Directing my first live-action feature in Brazil was a crash course in creativity, grit, and human connection,' said Saldanha in a statement. 'The Brazilian crew's passion and resourcefulness, paired with the cast's talent and generosity, turned impossible tasks into collective victories, like constructing a sprawling indoor water tank in a warehouse in São Paulo or battling the open sea's chaos with nothing but ingenuity and nerve. Every hurdle became a bonding moment, infused with the warmth of a big family reunion.'
The film recounts the journey of Amyr Klink, who in 1984 became the first person to row across the Atlantic Ocean. The production navigated both logistical and environmental challenges to bring the story to life on screen.
Producer Paula Cosenza highlighted the unique scope of the project. 'We always saw the film as a potent story that could move people all over the world. '100 Days' is not only the first Finnish/Brazilian co-production but a co-production within Brazil itself, with Ventre Studio, Boipeba, Madremidia, O2, Total Post and Disney Group joining forces to make one of the most audacious productions of the year. In such a fantastic moment for Brazilian cinema, we are thrilled to entrust the film to Global Constellation's super-experienced and exciting team.'
Associate producers Roosa Toivonen and Kemppinen of Finland's Good Hand Production added, 'For us, it is utterly inspiring to work with Carlos, Paula and their team on this wonderful film that truly and literally crosses continents.'
Fabien Westerhoff, Managing Director, Film Global Constellation tells Variety: 'From 'Rio' to 'Ferdinand' to 'Scrat,' Carlos has created some of the most iconic family entertainment characters in recent history. We can't wait for buyers to discover his newest adventure, embarking on an epic journey of survival across the sea. A visually stunning tale of a man overcoming an impossible athletic feat.'
The Finnish production house also brought in Totalpost Finland, a consortium that includes Energia VFX, James Post and Helea Sound Post Production. Renowned Finnish composer Tuomas Kantelinen is scoring the film.
'100 Days' is now entering post-production, with a release date to be announced.
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