Shawl
2016, Portuguese. Directed by Douglas Soares.
A young man and his grandmother, both descendants of Armenian refugees in Brazil from the genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government, live together in an apartment on Copacabana beach decorated by the increasingly distant memories of their ancestors. They then decide that one of them must embark to Europe to retrace their family's history.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 11 October 2016
- Original title
- Xale
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Douglas Soares
- Budget
- $15K
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How long is Shawl?
Shawl runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Shawl have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Shawl on?
Shawl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 2016. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shawl?
If you liked Shawl, try Mr. Jones, An American Rhapsody, Invisible Life.
Who directed Shawl?
Shawl (2016) was directed by Douglas Soares and stars Araci Vanassian, Felipe Herzog, Lyv Nazaryan.