WILL-O’-THE-WISP

A Film by João Pedro Rodrigues

Technical details : 2022 - Portugal, France - LGBT/Fantasy/Musical - 1.85 - 67 min.

Cast : Anabela Moreira, Margarida Vila-Nova, Miguel Loureiro, Ana Bustorff, Raquel Rocha Vieira

Languages : Portuguese

Producers : João Matos, Vincent Wang, João Pedro Rodrigues

SYNOPSIS

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.

NOMINATED FOR THE LUX AUDIENCE AWARD 2023

Cannes 2022
Directors' Fortnight

TIFF
2022

Festival de Sevilla
Grand Jury Award
Official Section

Brussels IFF
Grand Prix
Directors' Week Competition

LUX Audience Award
2023
Nominee

SYNOPSIS

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.

NOMINATED FOR THE LUX AUDIENCE AWARD 2023