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Caco, João, Mava and Rebecca. From Nothing to Something to Something Else, Part 2
Four teenagers quietly improvise modern dance movements in a rehearsal space. Even their body language is subdued.Published on: -
Liberté
Bewigged French libertines indulge in De Sadean excesses in the woods at night. Much-discussed provocation from film auteur Serra.Published on: -
Salsa
Reggaeton, dance and social media all play a role in interactions between a variety of people at a hairdresser’s.Published on: -
The Mother and the Sea
Vila Cha is the only place on Earth where traditions of fishing formed exclusively by women still live. Despite their age, the old ladies keep…Published on: -
Tabu
Hat tip to the eponymous F.W. Murnau classic in which Portuguese talent Miguel Gomes tells a melancholy story about ageing, lost love, missed opportunPublished on: -
Até ver a luz
Authentic crime story set in the backstreets of Lisbon strives for a brash realism, using local actors and improvised dialogue. A small-time criminalPublished on: -
Armour
Impressions from the life of a man gone adrift. The uncaring backdrop of his drunken odyssey reflects his alienation.Published on: -
En la era
Combining abstract and tactile properties, this 16mm film captures the energy of the Experimental Concrete Workshop in Las Pozas, Mexico.Published on: -
Ruby
Summer’s end also marks the end of Ruby’s youth when her best friend bids farewell to her Portuguese village.Published on: -
M.A.G.N.E.T
Imagining an uncanny scenario where the gravitational pull strengthens, Basim Magdy poetically ruminates on our planet’s possible future.Published on: