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
