Telepathic Encounters

As they wander through São Paulo, two actors talk about life, death, and theater, until their walk begins to blur with the rehearsal and they become Bibelot and Aurora, characters from The Seven Kittens, just hours before stepping onto the stage at Teatro Oficina.

The world around him seems to be moving on, but Benedito is unhappy with his own life and when he faces a great loss he discovers his ancestry in the lost figure of a relative, someone who carries the harshness of someone who knew how to survive. Set in a town in the countryside that could be anywhere in Brazil, Casebre is about recovering our identity, touching on themes such as faith, sexuality and mental health.

The short film "Dona Lia" explores the relationship between Dona Lia, a middle-aged woman who is religious but subversive in her attitudes, and her grandson, Nino. Despite the generational differences, Nino shares, in a comical and affectionate way, the memories and experiences of his grandmother's peculiar and free-spirited daily life.