
Essence
2022, Portuguese. Directed by Asa & Alice do Carmo & Tiago Pimenta.
An animated interpretation of the poem "The Dead" By Sophia de Mello Breyner. This adaptation follows the perpetual cycle of the immaterial abyss, the faceless human remains, walking hungry for our bodies, wanting to taste once more the true essence of life.
- Runtime
- 0h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 24 May 2022
- Original title
- Gravura
- Written by
- Alice do Carmo, Asa, Tiago Pimenta
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Essence runs 2 minutes (0h 2m).
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Which OTT platform is Essence on?
Essence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 May 2022. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Essence?
If you liked Essence, try It's Such a Beautiful Day, ParaNorman, Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters.
Who directed Essence?
Essence (2022) was directed by Asa and Alice do Carmo and Tiago Pimenta and stars Asa.