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In his experience as a filmmaker, Joffre has produced and directed films internationally. He has written, directed and produced several short and feature-length films in both Portuguese and English. A personal highlight was his feature-length movie “Offside” (Impedimento), which was shown in fourteen film festivals around the world garnering five awards.
Joffre's passion for storytelling is evident in his work. His focus on heartfelt, grounded and meaningful characters is derived from his life experience and thoughtful, genuine nature. He is currently working on producing his next projects, “Brave” (a short film), “Familias” (a feature-length film to be shot in Brazil) and "Super I" (a feature-length film to be shot in Canada). In these projects it is his goal to share the beauty of the modern, non-conventional family dynamic. As with all of Joffre's works it is the people and their unique stories that fuel his inspiration for evocative filmmaking.
by Emily Skoggard
Reviews
Being Brave (2021)
Indiefilmopolis Review
A fresh take on the effect of divorce, family dynamics and bullying. A well crafted script with some excellent performances. Spot on direction and top notch production values - congratulations all.
Overall Rating 9/10.
Impedimento (2008)
In the game of life, love rules.
Every once in a while a film comes along that is surprising from every angle. From the point of view of the direction, acting – and above all the storytelling – Offside is one such film. Indeed, in this touching and engaging romantic comedy, writer-director Joffre Faria Silva brings us a gem of a picture that sparkles with emotional insight.
Set in a fictional town in the Brazilian countryside, Offside follows the lives of the soccer obsessed, single dad José Carlos - his conflicted teenage son Eduardo - and a newcomer to town in the form of a very smart, attractive yet troubled woman named Lourdes Cintra. The characters' lives, hopes and dreams unfold through a series of real and imagined events that resonate with a universal truth.
In life we all have regrets, we all make mistakes, but the drawbacks don't necessarily define or limit us if we are honest with ourselves and open to the prospect of love. In this context, the film's title is most appropriate. Offside, which as a soccer term translates in Portuguese to "impedimento" - from the verb "to impede" – becomes a compelling metaphor for psychological paralysis. In the end, this poignant viewing experience illustrates a wonderful and effective cure for the malady.
By Robert McDougall
Antônia (2006)
Beautiful!
I have just seen this movie at the Toronto International Film Festival. What a beauty! Everything works in this Brazilian movie. Script, Direction, Cinematography, Acting, the incredible score, just to name a few. The lives of the young women in the outskirts of São Paulo are depicted with captivating and breathtaking images along with outstanding performances. This is the kind of movie you leave the theatre with a sense of how powerful film-making can be. I went to see this movie without any knowledge of what the plot was going to be. From the very first frame I was brought into the lives of the main characters and couldn't let them go even after the credits had stopped rolling. Tata Amaral has certainly placed herself on the A-list of Brazilian movie makers.