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EMERGENCY 53 – International Competition – Drama
Original Title Emergência 53
World Premiere, Brasil, 2026, Globo, ep.1, 43’
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Director Claudio Torres, Andrucha Waddington
Written by Claudio Torres, Fabio Mendes
Cast Yara de Novaes, Valentina Herszage, Emilio Dantas, Heloísa Jorge, Ana Hikari, Raquel Villar, William Nascimento, Jaffar Bambirra, Emilio de Mello, Fernanda Montenegro
Production Globoplay
Distribution Globo
Presented at the Berlinale Series Market, Emergency 53 is being screened before an audience for the first time. An adrenaline-fueled medical drama, it follows paramedics racing against the clock through the streets and favelas of Rio de Janeiro, with a visual style openly inspired by American superhero imagery.
Dr. Irene leads a mobile emergency unit with two ambulances, each staffed by doctors, nurses, and drivers. Skilled yet overlooked, they operate between accident scenes and overcrowded hospitals, navigating daily chaos while saving lives. Through their stories, we witness the intense reality of those who live to keep others alive.