Filho Homem

An intimate, quietly intense essay-like short that feels like peering into a family's unspoken tensions and tender discoveries.

Directed by

Bernardo de Assis

Overview

Inside an apartment, a character describes the birth of two children: a boy and a girl. In the maternity ward, the first is received with pride by the father. The girl, on the other hand, is welcomed by her mother's distressed gaze. While the boy grows up as a man, the girl does not identify with the skirts she is wearing. This fictional documentary about the differences and closeness between two siblings touches on themes such as transsexuality, love, violence and discovery.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, gender, family, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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