Luigi Cutolo

Poet Cruz e Souza was a black man, born in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the majority of the population are blonde. He was also poor and fell a prey to the racism of his time. Died young, at 37, and dragged the great love of his life, Gavíria, into a path of great suffering.

Set in the 1940s, "Alumbramentos" follows a young boy named Francisco who discovers a world of wonder and sudden inner illuminations whenever he dives into an old dictionary. Based on the story by Jair Francisco Hamms, this poetic short film explores the power of imagination, words, and childhood curiosity.