13 & 14

SEPTEMBER

Moca Courtyard

Arroios, Lisbon

2024

This exhibition took place in the old laundry area of Pátio do Moca, in Arroios. The CNE occupied this public space in collaboration with Queer Lisboa, with the support of EGEAC, the Lisbon City Council and the Arroios Parish Council. The event took place on September 13, 2024.

As is customary, before the screening of the short films, we presented the session's introductory film, which featured people from the neighborhood.

The neighborhood welcomes the public.

SEPTEMBER

13 official selection of short films

2024

This selection was curated by the Queer Lisboa Festival and brings together the four winning short films of 2023.

Edge (Skraj)

Edmund Krempiński & Jakub Dylewski (18' / Fiction / Poland)

Two young friends explore a dense forest, challenging their physical and emotional limits. "Edge" is a sensitive look at fear, courage, and the transition to adulthood.

Boys in the Water

Pawel Thomas Larue - 39' FIC France

During a holiday on the Brittany coast, Oscar and his friends experience identity discoveries and first loves. A film that delves into the intimacy of youthful bodies and affections.

Warsha

Dania Bdeir (16' / Fiction / France/Lebanon)

A crane operator in Beirut finds freedom by secretly expressing who he truly is. "Warsha" is a powerful story about courage and self-discovery amidst oppression.

Troy

Mike Donahue 16' FIC USA

In a chance encounter, Troy reveals the complexity of his emotions to a stranger in a bar. An intimate portrait of desire, vulnerability, and the search for acceptance.

14 SEPTEMBER

This programme was curated by Pátio

[S]

Mario Radev (12' / Animation / United Kingdom)

In a universe where forms and emotions intertwine, "[S]" is a sensory and abstract journey that explores transformation and identity through powerful visual metaphors.

Snow

Anna Valkanou (2' / Animation / Greece)

"Snow" is a delicate animated poem about the fleeting nature of life and the quiet beauty of small moments, captured in the lightness of a snowflake.

Furry

Lucie Grannec (8' / Animation / France)

In a city where loneliness is the norm, a furry creature roams the streets in search of connection. "Furrie" is a tender fable about belonging and acceptance.

Nobody

Marcela Jacobina (12' / Fiction / Portugal)

A young woman drifts through Lisbon, battling social and personal invisibility. "Nobody" is an intimate portrait of identity, loneliness, and the desire to be seen.

Four Holes

Daniela Muñoz Barroso (20' / Documentary / Cuba & France)

Pepe, an elderly Spaniard, created an improvised golf course on the outskirts of Madrid. Between shots and silences, he and Daniela, a young filmmaker with whom he shares deafness, find a new language to communicate.

Explanation of the clothing worn in the countryside.

MPAGDP (2' / Portugal

Explanation of the clothing worn in the countryside.

Boys Wear Tights Too

Helen Esther Aschauer (1' / Music Video / Austria)

In a vibrant and attitude-filled minute, "Boys Wear Tights Too" celebrates freedom of expression and challenges gender stereotypes through dance and color.

Ana Lua Caiano - Let the Dead Die

Joana Caiano (3' / Music Video / Portugal)

Between traditional rhythms and electronic sounds, the music video "Let the Dead Die" mixes intense and symbolic images to reflect on time, memory, and liberation.

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