"Lúcia no Céu com Semáforos" is one of the selected works by Angolan artists, representative of what is, in a broad spectrum, the artistic production and intellectual reflection of an iconic generation born after Angola's independence in 1975, succeeding the affirmation of the independence movements, to the Portuguese Colonial War, explains a statement sent to VerAngola.
In addition to Ery Claver, nine Angolan artists are also part of the exhibition, namely Alida Rodrigues, Ana Silva, Cristiano Mangovo, Francisco Vidal, Januário Jano, Luís Damião, Nelo Teixeira, Osvaldo Ferreira and Pedro Pires.
The 16-minute short film dates from 2018. The film tells the story of a being that only has a bodily existence, an object used to satisfy needs and desires. On screen, Lúcia preserves only a distant look that hides screams, fears and explosions, she is always ostracized and silenced by the sexist society that at no time considers her opinion, desires and desires. Lucia is the silent account of the woman associated with a role or function without the right to be, to think or to express opinions.
Ery is "one of Angola's most versatile filmmakers". He began his career as a cameraman, working on numerous television shows and documentaries.
In 2013 he joined Geração 80 and deepened his style as director of photography, working on the short films "Concrete Affection – Zopo Lady" (2014), and "Havemos de Voltar" (2017), both directed by Kiluanji Kia Henda and with Generation 80 production.
As a director, he signed several short films, namely "Lúcia No Céu Com Semáforos" (2018) in partnership with Gretel Marín and "Enóquio": Que Não Tinha Coração" (2020) in partnership with his brother, Evan Claver.
Ery's work has been screened at several international film festivals, such as the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France, VIDEOEX - International Experimental Film and Video Festival in Zurich and FCAT - African Film Festival in Tarifa and Tangier.
Ery is co-writer and cinematographer of "Ar Condicionado" (2020), directed by Fradique, premiered at the Rotterdam International Film Festival IFFR 2020 and an internationally awarded film.
In 2022 he directs his first feature film, "Nossa Senhora da Loja do Chinês".
