Um Caroço de Abacate
An Avocado Pit
Portugal | 2022 | 20 min | Portuguese
Synopsis
Larissa, a trans woman, and Cláudio, a cis man, meet one night, in the streets of Lisbon. Two people, two realities, who dance their differences away till morning light. In challenge, in surprise, in awe, and in recognition. An empowering story, free from violence and filled with light and hope for the better days yet to come.
Director
Ary is a transgender person, activist, writer, and director. He studied Cinema in Lisbon and Austin. His academic musical shortfilm won several awards. Ary’s debut shortfilm, An Avocado Pit, premiered in 2022 and was awarded at Clermont-Ferrand, Indie Lisboa, AFI FEST, Brest European SFF and Regard. He was selected as a writer for Torino Film Lab 2023 to develop his first feature film.
Mexican Premiere
Director - Directors
Ary ZaraGuión - Screenplay
Ary ZaraProductor - Producer
Andreia Nunes, Frederico SerraMúsica - Music:
XinobiSonido - Sound:
Cyril SantosCinematografía - Cinematography:
Leando FerrãoEdición - Editor:
Sara MarquesDirección de Arte - Production Design:
Carina GasparIntérpretes - Cast
Gaya de Medeiros, Ivo CanelasContacto - Contact
Travelling Distribution / Pierre Brouillette-Hamelininfo@travellingdistribution.com
