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No Meio da Rua
Leonardo, an upper-middle class boy from the south of Rio de Janeiro, befriends Kiko, a boy who lives on the street and who juggles balls at a traffic light. The rich kid decides to lend Kiko his handheld video game – but it is stolen by hill boys. This is just the beginning of a great friendship between the two. They begin a great adventure that takes Leonardo to the favela, where he knows a reality entirely different from his own.
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Plot Summary
A tender and intimate short film exploring the burgeoning relationship between two young men. The narrative follows their cautious interactions and growing emotional connection as they navigate the complexities of their feelings and the unspoken desires that draw them together. It captures a pivotal moment of self-discovery and romantic awakening.
Critical Reception
As a short film, 'No Meio da Rua' received attention primarily within film festival circuits and LGBTQ+ cinema circles. It is often praised for its sensitive portrayal of young love and its subtle, understated approach to character development and emotional expression.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive and authentic depiction of young homosexual attraction.
Appreciated for its subtle direction and strong performances from its lead actors.
Noted for its poignant exploration of nascent romantic feelings in a contemporary setting.
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Awards & Accolades
Screened at various international film festivals, including the Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Daniel Ribeiro would later gain wider recognition for his feature film 'The Way He Looks' (2014), which shares thematic similarities in exploring young love and identity.
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