Hard Paint
By Filipe Matzembacher, Marcio Reolon
2018 | 118 min | Drama
Winner of the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ film and the C.I.C.A.E. Prize for best film in the Panorama section.
Filipe Matzembacher
DirectorFilipe Matzembacher is a Brazilian director known for his work in independent cinema. He co-directed the acclaimed film "Seashore" (Beira-Mar) in 2015, which earned him recognition at international film festivals. Matzembacher's films often explore themes of identity, sexuality, and relationships. He continues to establish himself as a rising talent in the Brazilian film industry.
Films
Seashore
By Filipe Matzembacher, Marcio Reolon
2015 | 83 min | Love & Sex
A film about the reunion of two childhood friends and a generation whose sexual preferences are flexible...
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