Four Short stories about resilience.
Fremd, the Foreigner - (Estrangeiro) - The complex and challenging process of civilization and whitening policy that was implemented in Brazil by the Portuguese Court, as well as the beginning of migratory movements and their effects on today’s society. Directed by Angelisa Stein.
Mapago - Between the pulse of funk and the ancestral call of the Pantanal, a young Guató Indigenous woman journeys into the strength of her female ancestors, discovering a powerful path of resistance, identity, and belonging. Directed by Marcus Telles.
Now I can see (Agora eu posso)- After a suicide attempt, a young woman awakens in a strange, otherworldly place. Guided by a mysterious presence, she journeys through fragments of her past, confronting the memories, fears, and deeply held beliefs that have shaped the way she sees herself. Directed by Rubens Sant’Ana.
Teia - A suspenseful and ironic short film about belonging, desire, and the price of finding a place to call your own. After the death of her twin sister, Olívia joins a women’s empowerment group in search of healing and enlightenment. Drawn in by the warmth of its embrace and captivated by its rituals, she surrenders to the promise of a new sisterhood. Directed by Claudia Castro.