Hard Paint

A quiet, intimate character study that lingers on loneliness and self-discovery, with moments of raw vulnerability and tentative hope.

Directed by

Filipe Matzembacher, Marcio Reolon

Genres

Drama

Starring

Shi Menegat, Bruno Fernandes, Guega Peixoto

Overview

Pedro earns a living in chat rooms. He transforms himself into NeonBoy in front of the webcam. Slowly, this young man dips his fingers into pots of coloured paint and glides them across his naked body. But things change when Pedro notices that somebody is imitating his performances. He agrees to go on a date with his mysterious rival. This rendezvous will have far-reaching consequences.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, loneliness, sexuality

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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