It is 1986 and Halley’s Comet is passing through. In an illegal clinic, a woman is getting an abortion while the others are waiting for the comet. Juliana Rojas, also co-director of Good Manners (IFFR 2018), has created a subtle critique that poses the question of how much things have changed when it comes to women’s rights.
Also in this combined programme
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Als je terugkomt woon ik aan het water
A young architect embarks on a difficult task: to turn his client’s fallen dreams and unreciprocated desires into an elegant eco-home. -
When the Rain Is Falling Down
Engaging narrative about Fon, who daydreams about past and present. Outside the rain never ceases. Her dead father watches over her. -
Cavern
A young woman has a strong desire for garbage. When her mother’s exhibitionist tendencies are revealed by the neighbours she is forced to deal with…
Film details
- Country of production
- Brazil
- Year
- 2017
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2018
- Length
- 20'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
