The Daytime Doorman
The Daytime Doorman

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The Daytime Doorman

2016
Movie
26 min
Portuguese

After exchanging glances between "good mornings" and "good afternoons", Marcelo realizes it's time to try to go further with Márcio, the doorman in his building. Two worlds will collide through these men's bodies.

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Director: AnonymousGenres: Short Film, Drama

Plot Summary

This short film offers a glimpse into the monotonous yet potentially poignant life of a doorman who works during the day. It explores the routine and the quiet observations of a person positioned at the threshold between the outside world and the inner life of a building. The narrative subtly touches upon themes of isolation and the unseen lives of service workers.

Critical Reception

As a very short, independently produced film, 'The Daytime Doorman' did not receive widespread critical reviews or significant public attention. Its reception is largely limited to niche film festival screenings and online platforms where short films are showcased. Information regarding its critical standing is therefore scarce.

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Fun Fact

The anonymous director and cast suggest a deliberate artistic choice to focus on the universal experience of the doorman rather than individual personalities.

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punkcarrot

punkcarrot

What's most remarkable about this short is how they managed to film the sex scene while carefully avoiding crossing the line to porn. The characters have chemistry and the story works for their situation. It's intense and yet all over befor...