This haunting drama by Brazilian director Aly Muritiba sheds light on the dangerous entanglements of young people in the world of social media. The story begins with Tati and Renet, two teenagers who express their budding affection by sharing glances on a school trip. But this budding romance ends abruptly when a private video of Tati goes viral and their world is shaken. The film, which is divided into two parts, explores not only the immediate impact of the scandal on Tati, but also the subsequent life of Renet, whose role in spreading the video has profound personal and familial consequences. Muritiba, who also offers personal insights into youth culture as a former teacher, paints a bleak picture of the modern school world dominated by digital media. The film “Rust” won the Film Factory Award at the Films In Progress Awards in San Sebastián for its timely subject matter and sensitive storytelling and was praised for its innovative presentation and profound message.
What if your private moments suddenly become public? Tati's story is a dark lesson about the risks of social media.
This haunting drama by Brazilian director Aly Muritiba sheds light on the dangerous entanglements of young people in the world of social media. The story begins with Tati and Renet, two teenagers who express their budding affection by sharing glances on a school trip. But this budding romance ends abruptly when a private video of Tati goes viral and their world is shaken.
The film, which is divided into two parts, explores not only the immediate impact of the scandal on Tati, but also the subsequent life of Renet, whose role in spreading the video has profound personal and familial consequences.
Muritiba, who also offers personal insights into youth culture as a former teacher, paints a bleak picture of the modern school world dominated by digital media. The film “Rust” won the Film Factory Award at the Films In Progress Awards in San Sebastián for its timely subject matter and sensitive storytelling and was praised for its innovative presentation and profound message.