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The Orphan

Directed by Carolina Markowicz2018Brazil15 mins

Winner of several awards across the globe including the Queer Palm at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, this gorgeously realized short paints a gripping portrait of teenage Jonathas, whose new adoptive parents “return” him because of his perceived queer demeanor.

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Socrates

A 15-year-old boy living on the fringes of São Paulo seeks a better life despite social and economic hardship after his mother suddenly dies in Alexandre Moratto’s electrifying debut. Navigating tough streets and a steamy romance with a reckless older boy, Socrates’ story—collaboratively produced and scripted with Brazilian youth filmmakers—is of gritty survival, earning the film multiple Independent Spirit Award nominations.

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Original Language Title
O Órfão
Director
Carolina Markowicz
Year
2018
Country
Brazil
Running Time
15 mins
Language
Portuguese
Premiere
Bay Area
Section
Short

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