| DIRECTOR/S | GENRE | DURATION | COUNTRY | YEAR | SHORT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lillah Halla |
Feature Narrative, Drama, LGBT+, Coming-Of-Age |
99min |
Brazil, France, Uruguay |
2023 |
4 JULY – EXTRA SPECIAL EVENT
11 JULY – INTRO + Q&A WITH LORO BARDOT
WA PREMIERE
4TH JULY EXTRA SPECIAL EVENT:
Following the screening, actor Loro Bardot will join Out in Perth’s Graeme Watson for a Q&A session, delving into the making of the film and its experience at the Cannes Film Festival.
After the Q&A, head over to Vicki Brown’s Bar for a special live musical performance by Loro Bardot. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Brazilian cinema and music in one memorable evening!
POWER ALLEY
Seventeen-year-old Sofia is a key member of her volleyball team and her skills mean that opportunities are within her reach, but then she finds out she is pregnant, and in Brazil abortion is illegal…
What follows is a coming-of-age drama about queer-hood, friendship, family, community and people with uterus experiences, deftly directed by debut feature director Lillah Halla, with a powerful, largely young, cast who deliver strong performances and invest the film with a genuine energy.
Winning the 2023 FIPRESCI prize at Cannes Film Festival, as well as Best Ibero-American Film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Best Director and Best Editor at Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Prix Fierte Montreal at the Festival du nouveau cinema, and Best Film and Best Film with Gender Perspective at the Huelva Latin American Film Festival, Power Alley is a strong, bold debut.
“A vivid, dynamic piece of filmmaking driven by the sparky connections between the teammates and a terrific, pulsing electronic score” – Wendy Ide, Screen Daily