Lufe Steffen

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Lufe Steffen

Lufe Steffen is a filmmaker, writer, and journalist from São Paulo, Brazil. He graduated in Communications and Acting and works in media outlets targeted towards LGBTQ+ audiences, developing films related to the theme since 1997, when he first began his research on Brazilian queer cinema. Produced and directed two feature documentaries, both on São Paulo's queer night scene: "São Paulo in Hi-Fi" …

Known For

We Are the FutureWe Are the Future · 2023
We Are the Future
2023
MovieMusicComedy
In the 1980s, the musical and futuristic teacher Clara Celeste arrives at a school surrounded by bullying problems driven by issues of ethnicity, sexuality, gender, physique, and behavior. With the teacher's help, a group of students are finally able to find their voice and experience empowerment, with the freedom to live as they wish. Despite this, prejudice still surrounds the school, always seeking to intimidate the students. To win this battle against intolerance and censorship, the group will need to stick together and believe in the power of change.
The Horny BedThe Horny Bed · 2000
The Horny Bed
2000
Movie
The story of a boy who inherits a mysterious bed, provoking dark desires in whoever comes near it. Humor, terror, eroticism, and fantasy in this sinister fable about desire and its secret facets.
Prom NightProm Night · 2016
Prom Night
★ 10.02016
Movie
In this short film, documentary and fiction is blended seamlessly bringing to life real stories about LGBT people and their experiences at prom.
São Paulo in Hi-FiSão Paulo in Hi-Fi · 2013
São Paulo in Hi-Fi
★ 6.02013
MovieDocumentary
Historical documentary about São Paulo's gay night life during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. With testimonials from people who lived through that time and images of unforgettable shows at classical night clubs of the city. Bringing back to memory the stars, the heroes, and even the bad guys: military dictatorship and AIDS epidemic.
Darcy Faz 100 AnosDarcy Faz 100 Anos · 2026
Darcy Faz 100 Anos
2026
MovieDocumentary
Kiss Me If You CanKiss Me If You Can · 2007
Kiss Me If You Can
★ 3.02007
MovieDrama
This short film shows an honest portrayal of love in Sao Paolo. A guy keeps wondering when will he ever find true love and asks his best friend the same question. They both look for love and as unexpected as it can be they both ultimately find it.
Uma Breve História da Imprensa LGBT+ no BrasilUma Breve História da Imprensa LGBT+ no Brasil · 2024
Uma Breve História da Imprensa LGBT+ no Brasil
2024
MovieDocumentary
A documentary that explores the history and impact of magazines, newspapers, fanzines, and other journalistic media produced by and for the LGBTQIAPN+ community in Brazil. The idea for the documentary came about in 2020, during the pandemic, when the director began studying the history of the LGBTQIAPN+ press, an investigation that resulted in a video for the filmmaker's YouTube channel, published in 2021. The film presents an overview of the LGBTQIAPN+ press, from the mimeograph in the 1960s to the internet today, and is also a portrait of Brazilian society and the evolution of the rights achieved by this community.
My Boyfriend Is a HustlerMy Boyfriend Is a Hustler · 2006
My Boyfriend Is a Hustler
2006
Movie
Two guys. A couple. A customer. Money. Happiness.

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