Beatriz Silvestre

Inspired by Pedro's painting, Maria tries her best to return to her piano, but she'll soon have to face her sister's commands, her own creative blocks and memories, and any introvert's biggest fear: an expansive girl who won't leave her alone.

In a world where men have never existed,women leave the city when it is time to give birth. Zeza and Olivia arrive at Celeste's house,a midwife and keeper of an ancient secret. Zeza's body carries, however, somethingthat should not exist: a male child. Celeste knows the signs. For generations, midwives have kept this secret within the earth, passed down through prayers and rituals known to no one else. As the birth draws near, Celeste prepares to fulfil what has been entrusted to her.

“Sapphic Folklore” transforms the typical love story into something contradictory: sapphic desire versus tradition. Set against the backdrop of a Portuguese folk dance troupe, the two characters navigate feelings unfamiliar to both of them and, away from society’s judgment, in a rehearsal room meant only for the two, they find themselves.