José Lobo

An essay film about a woman who does not fulfill her supposed biological purpose, thus seeking to redefine herself through a journey through her doubts, aspirations and insecurities.

Unholy unfinished project.

Pilar, a jealous mother, receives her daughter-in-law for her son's birthday dinner for the first time. When she realizes that she's no longer the priority for him, indignant and vindictive, she decides to change her plans for dinner and provoke her daughter-in-law with a dish that knows she hates.

Andreia's arrival disturbs Ana and João's relationship and awakens dormant desires.

Rafa senses an eminent farewell, remembering bygone places, encounters and fleeting connections.

Inky sees, one night, a magical light that attracts him. Frustrated by not being able to shine, he sets out in search of this light. But for this, he will have to break with the past, to reach its luminescence and know, for the first time, the vast ocean.

A game of Paintball emerges as a vehicle for the exploration of masculinity and power dynamics among a group of boys.

A real test to the relationship of two brothers. "Guardião" accompanies the conflict between State and fraternal love.

Filipe lived immersed in the innocence of a happy child and fell asleep surrounded by his parents' love. Now, as a young adult, he finds in the comfort of his memories the ghosts that steal his sleep. He finds himself haunted by the mourning of his father's death, and spends a night of longing and loneliness.

In an old discotheque in Porto, about to close, Fátima and Vidal meet for what could be their last dance.

Dawn. Through the mist, morning's early light arises. But a stronger one stands out. It's a wildfire that spreads in the distance. From her home, in the top of the mount, a worried woman faces the flames. But it's not the proximity of danger that troubles her. Inside her house, her daughter sleeps, indifferent to the smoke that enters her room.

In a rural periphery in the midst of transformation, agricultural machines devastate the fields and the places are haunted by an eternal gloom. Out of the flames, the bells are reborn, invoking the presence of the community.

A medieval tale about a soldier and his responsibility in announcing the tragic death of the King in combat.

This is a story about memories and first experiences; about friendship, weed, and a lot of pizza. A story about the underground youth.