Yas Souza

Directing

Yas Souza

Born December 25, 1994 · Belém, Pará, Brazil (age 31)

Filmmaker and editor from Pará, based in Rio Grande do Sul, with a solid background in Clinical Psychology and Theater—experiences that shape her sensitive and investigative approach to cinema. Her artistic practice spans directing, editing, and cinematography, focusing on authentic narratives that explore human connections. She is particularly interested in the boundaries between existentialism …

Known For

DespertaDesperta · 2024
Desperta
2024
MovieHorrorAnimation
A woman wakes up inside a dark and very small place, which looks like a hollow. Flowers sprout from her body, roots come out of her hair and limbs and surround the space while climbing the walls and petals fall as she moves.
Nomeia-meNomeia-me · 2026
Nomeia-me
2026
Movie
Compendium Maleficarum: Resurrected by DawnCompendium Maleficarum: Resurrected by Dawn · 2025
Compendium Maleficarum: Resurrected by Dawn
2025
MovieHorrorComedy
A tale from an ancient book is narrated by a mysterious figure. In the story, a strange visitor arrives at a church in the dead of night—and he is not alone.
The Life Beyond MidnightThe Life Beyond Midnight
The Life Beyond Midnight
MovieDocumentary
In Porto Alegre, everyone has a story about a place that used to be and no longer exists. Between absences, memories, and traces of the early hours, the reasons for the closures and what still insists on remaining as a mark of the city are revealed.
Martha & Haroldo: An Essay on LivingMartha & Haroldo: An Essay on Living · 2024
Martha & Haroldo: An Essay on Living
2024
MovieDrama
A sensitive study on human relationships and the passage of time. Through the lens of directing and editing, the film observes the nuances of daily life and the resilience of connections.
Studies under mask, light, and bloodStudies under mask, light, and blood
Studies under mask, light, and blood
MovieMysteryDrama
Lulled by flickering lights and distorted melodies, a woman wanders in a state of trance. Each gesture, an annulment. Each relief, the next treacherous stumble. In the encounter with her own mask, everything becomes a field of experimentation between desires and agonies, light and blood.
Clowns till Silly StreetClowns till Silly Street
Clowns till Silly Street
MovieDramaComedy
In a society where clowns are a subcategory, Farofa leaves clowning in search of a real job.
Your visit, my memory!Your visit, my memory!
Your visit, my memory!
MovieDocumentary
A poetic mosaic of intimate and cultural perspectives on Pará reveals a sensory experience of discovery. Between spontaneous records, memory, and affection, the narrative bridges Northern and Southern Brazil, highlighting the richness of Paraense culture.

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