The Crazy Origin of Covid-19 (2020) | Movie

The Crazy Origin of Covid-19 movie

🎬 Title: The Crazy Origin of Covid-19 / A Louca Origem do Covid-19

Story: In January 2020, as the first Covid-19 cases emerged, the team at Canibal Filmes sprang into action, quickly filming the screenplay for The Crazy Origin of Covid-19. This low-budget feature presents a gripping tale about a group of criminals who stumble upon a village overwhelmed by a bizarre virus, which ultimately leads to the development of what we know as Covid-19, creating a fantastical twist! The film was shot using VHS cameras and edited on analog equipment, providing it with the charming aesthetic reminiscent of 20-year-old Shot On Video productions.

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📅 Release date: June 14, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes

🎭 Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror

🎬 Director: Petter Baiestorf

✍️ Writer: Petter Baiestorf

🌍 Countries: Brazil

🏢 Production companies: Canibal Filmes

👥 Cast: Elio Copini (Donald Cossaculo), E.B. Toniolli (Zero), Jorge Timm (Mickey Cossaculo), Airton Bratz (Chibamar Bronx), Onesia Liotto, Nelson Reinheimer, Roseli de Andrade, Leandro dal Cero, Paula Maia, Claudio Baiestorf

Editor’s note: A quick note on The Crazy Origin of Covid-19 (2020): This film fully embraces its roots in Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy, and Horror without feeling cliché. Director Petter Baiestorf delivers a concise narrative that prioritizes character development over empty spectacle. The performances—especially those by Elio Copini, E.B. Toniolli, and Jorge Timm—infuse the storyline with relatable stakes. With a running time of just 1 hour and 10 minutes, the film maintains a steady pace, avoiding unnecessary elongation of scenes. If this premise intrigues you, it’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist.

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