Alexander David
Still: Water HazardActor and filmmaker Alexander DAVID (Portugal) majored in theatre studies at the University of Évora, followed by acting at Lisbon's Theatre and Film School. He is a renowned actor in Portugal's independent film scene, working with directors like João Pedro Rodrigues, Gabriel Abrantes, João Botelho and Rita Nunes. His breakthrough performance was in To Die Like a Man, which earned him a nomination for the Young Talent Award at Estoril Film Festival. Primeira idade, selected for IFFR 2023, was his first feature film as a director. Water Hazard (2024) will premiere at IFFR 2024.
Filmography
(selection) A primeira idade/First Age (2023), À Tona d'Água/Water Hazard (2024)
Alexander David op IFFR
A primeira idade
Allegorisch verhaal over het verlies van onschuld rond een kindercommune en een verboden bos.
82'
Portugal
IFFR 2023
Water Hazard
Water Hazard is indringend en warm, en verkent queer identiteit met een gevoelige en empathische blik.
23'
Portugal
IFFR 2024
Azul
Beschikbaar op Festival Scope Pro van 26 januari 9:00 uur CET tot 14 februari 9:00 uur CET
20'
Portugal
P&I Selection 2022