Synopsis
The category is: ballroom cinema. This vibrant documentary by Juru and Vitã guides us through the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro’s Houses, which uniquely blend foreign influences with distinctly Brazilian elements to construct a universe where dance, music, fashion, and performance intertwine, drawing from the experiences of marginalized queer and racialized communities. A tapestry of voices, bodies, movements, poses, and personalities unfolds, revealing that amidst the ballroom scene and the intimate lives of some of its important figures, the scene is truly “burning”. (C.M.)
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Director
Juru, Vitã
Juru, a researcher and dramaturge, conducted casting for the feature film "Com O Terceiro Olho na Terra da Profanação" by Catu Rizo (2017, Mostra do Filme Livre), as well as for the short film "Ocaso" by Bruno Roger (2014, Mix Brasil). Vitã, a filmmaker and screenwriter, directed the short film "No Dia Em Que Lembrei Da Viagem à Bicuda" (2015). Additionally, Vitã produced the documentary "Não É A Primeira Vez Que Lutamos Pelo Nosso Amor" (2022), awarded at the Rio de Janeiro IFF.
Wednesday 19:00 
