Will-o’-the-wisp
Directors' Fortnight
Grand Jury Award
Official Section
Grand Prix
Directors' Week Competition
2023
Nominee
Will-o’-the-wisp
A Film by João Pedro Rodrigues
2022 - France/Portugal - Fantasy/LGBT/Musical - 1.85 - 67 min.
with Anabela Moreira , Margarida Vila-Nova , Miguel Loureiro , Ana Bustorff & Raquel Rocha Vieira
NOMINATED FOR THE LUX AUDIENCE AWARD 2023
Language: Portuguese
Produced by João Matos , Vincent Wang & João Pedro Rodrigues
On his deathbed, his royal highness Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories and the time he dreamt of becoming a fireman. The encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men immersed in love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.
Directors' Fortnight
Grand Jury Award
Official Section
Grand Prix
Directors' Week Competition
2023
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