Aos dezasseis

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Transfixed, she follows the movements of a group of dancers rehearsing a routine. Watching two girls kiss, she longingly bites her lower lip – yet in the mirror, she studies her own reflection with disapproval. As feelings of desire vie with insecurity and dejection, the film reveals its 16-year-old protagonist’s emotions mainly through glances and facial expressions – her most explicit utterance being the one written on her forearm: TAKE ME DEMONS. 
 

details

  • Runtime

    14 min
  • Country

    Portugal
  • Year of Presentation

    2022
  • Year of Production

    2022
  • Director

    Carlos Lobo
  • Cast

    Ana Ribeiro
  • Production Company

    Olhar de Ulisses
  • Berlinale Section

    Generation
  • Berlinale Category

    Short Film