23 MAY — 02 JUNE 2024

23 MAY — 02 JUNE 2024

An Avocado Pit

Ary Zara

Portugal

2022, 20'

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.

National Competition

INFO

PREMIERE TYPE

World

ORIGINAL TITLE

Um Caroço de Abacate

LANGUAGE

Portuguese (PT)

SCRIPT

Ary Zara

CAST

Gaya Medeiros, Ivo Canelas

PHOTOGRAPHY

Leando Ferrão

SOUND

Cyril Santos

EDITING

Sara Marques

PRODUCER

Andreia Nunes

PRODUCTION

Take it Easy

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