Animation
Brazil leaders a sad statistic: It’s the country that kills most LGBT people in the world, a reality that worsens after the result of the 2018 elections. In this scenario ASSIM COMO O AR, SEMPRE NOS LEVANTAREMOS is born, a feature-length documentary film that focuses on giving visibility to travestis, lesbians, bisexuals and trans women, portraying their anxieties and fears; and also showing, in the routine of their lives and family relationships, resistance, the fight for their rights, for their lives.
Editor
Returning early from his vacation after the Carnival period to investigate the murder of a young French tourist, Breno Wanderley is faced with possible reflections of his own history from which he cannot escape. Between Ash Wednesday and post-Carnival Sunday, Breno tries to unravel the crime and sees in his son, also called Breno, a chance to reinvent himself in a broken and sullen city.
Editor
“I was really young when I was first raped. I thought of telling this story someday, the story behind this picture. I lacked the courage. If the film could speak for me, then, I could.”
Tomás
Clara, a vibrant former music critic and widow with flowing tresses is the only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless luxury high-rise developers. Clara proves to be a force to be reckoned with as she thwarts the builders plans to kick her out of the apartment.
