Ordinarily and Black

IFFR 2019

Three friends who live on the outskirts of São Paulo. Amidst the challenges of becoming adults, an historic event changes their lives forever.

Perspectives

Soul in the Eye

Peripatético

The process of transformation and empowerment of a young man, black and gay, whose account is mixed with testimonies of others.

Afronte

Bia, 18 years old and about to finish high school, faces other people’s expectations about her future. All Bia wants? Nothing.

Nada

Jerusa’s quiet and lonely days are suddenly disrupted by a visit of a young woman.

In the many buildings of the Bela Vista neighbourhood in S&atilde;o Paulo, single women both young and old pass their days dreaming of their lives and loves. One day Jerusa&rsquo;s solitude is disrupted by the appearance of a young woman.  

Jerusa's Day

O dia de Jerusa

Z&oacute;zimo Bulbul&rsquo;s legacy and the contemporary emergence of black Brazilian Cinema. With premiering films, a performance, talks and a masterclass by Gabriel Martins Alves.

A metaphor about slavery and the search for freedom through inner transformation, in a game of images inspired by concretism.

Alma no olho

Bulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in Brazil in 1988, one hundred years after slavery was abolished there.

Bulbul’s historical analysis on 'race' and racism in Brazil in the context of the celebration of the centenary of the abolition of slavery in 1988. Based on accurate research, this epic documentary points to the importance of acknowledging the racism that still confronts the black Brazilian population.

Abolição

Separated by life, father and son are strangers to each other. When there is no communication, silence is a cry.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025