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Dangerous Desire Collection GBFF2026 "Who knew that shock, horror, and betrayal could be sexy?"
"Who knew that shock, horror, and betrayal could be sexy?
Sensual, erotic, horrific, and shocking, this collection is playful, exciting, and full of twists and turns. Rated RRR
Linger (2024)
João and Vitor used to be paramours but haven't spoken to each other for 30 years. At 70, they reunite and reconcile past, present, and a possible future after the passing of Vitor's wife, at a moment when so much of their lives seem to have reached an end.
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Director Biography - Thiago Kistenmacker
Director Biography - Thiago Kistenmacker
- Identity:
From Rio's outskirts, Thiago, who never saw himself - a queer plus-sized kid - on screen growing up, founded Rotatória, a production company that spotlights marginalized narratives. He multitasks directing, producing, editing, and writing to be able to shoot his movies without proper support.
Thiago's work explores personal and local LGBTQIAP+ stories, blending drama, fantasy, and horror genres.
- Filmography:
Thiago debuted with "Thy Kingdom Come" (2014), a successful no-budget short film. He then achieved further success with "Melody of Darkness" (2016) and "Before Today" (2017). Subsequently, he was invited to direct the short film "Drawing" (2018) and produced "Memoirs of the (Non)existent Me" (2021) and "Mortal Enemies and Other Nonsense" (2023) through competitive production grants.
- Achievements:
Thiago's accolades include recognition at festivals such as the 46th Gramado Film Fest, Brazil's most traditional festival, and selections in over 30 countries, including venues like the Leeds International Film Festival, Inside Out Toronto, and Outfest Fusion, as well as television broadcasts.
His work was televisionised several times and he is also a member of the Brazilian Film Academy.
Director Statement
"LINGER" challenges the typical melancholic portrayal of LGBTQIAPN+ elderly in cinema.
It's a romantic film that seeks to humanize the community by expanding portrayals of possibilities, normalizing bisexuality, and addressing themes like fidelity and generational heteronormativity.
Inspired by my maternal great-grandfather, whom I've never had the chance to meet. He was the only other LGBTQIAP+ figure in my family besides myself, keeping hidden agreements within his heterosexual marriage. Through fiction, I aim to rewrite a part of our family's narrative.
The film offers a refreshing, lighter perspective on queer narratives, countering the notion perpetuated throughout my life that queer individuals inevitably end up alone and loveless.
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
We wanted to talk about elderly queer people through a positive narrative, with love in it.
What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:
It's never too late to love; we are not doomed to loneliness.
Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings:
Partial nudity.
Credits:
Thiago Kistenmacker
Director
Thy Kingdom Come (2014), Melody of Darkness (2016), Before Today (2017), Drawing (2018), Memoirs of the (non) existent me (2021), Mortal Enemies and Other Nonsense (2023)
Bem Medeiros
Producer
Ana Lidia Guerrero
Producer
Sofia Wickerhauser
Producer
"Haiku from a Dead Poet" (2020), "Infinite While It Lasts" (2019), "Top 10 Places to Visit in São Paulo" (2018), "Afterglow (2017)
Thiago Kistenmacker
Producer
Thy Kingdom Come (2014), Melody of Darkness (2016), Before Today (2017), Drawing (2018), Memoirs of the (non) existent me (2021), Mortal Enemies and Other Nonsense (2023)
Buda Lira
Key Cast
"João"
"The Great Kilapy" (2012), "Aquarius" (2016), "Bacurau" (2019), "New Bandits" (2023), "Heavier Is The Sky" (2023)
Wilson Rabelo
Key Cast
"Vitor"
"Doramundo" (1978), "Angels of the Sun" (2006), "Broken Lives" (2016), "Bacurau" (2019), "Rita's Father" (2021), "The Cutest and Funniest Animals in the World" (2023)
Rocco Pitanga
Key Cast
"Beto"
"Whatever God Wants" (2002), "Daughters of the Wind" (2004), "The Wedding Dress" (2006), "Once Upon a Time in Rio" (2008), "Impure" (2018), "O Novelo" (2021)
Specs:
Project Title (Original Language):
Ponto e Vírgula
Project Type:
Short
Runtime:
17 minutes 33 seconds
Completion Date:
August 1, 2024
Production Budget:
20,000 USD
Country of Origin:
Brazil
Country of Filming:
Brazil
Language:
Portuguese
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
2.00:1
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
No
- Year2024
- Runtime00:17:33
- Content WarningNudity, Sex
- DirectorThiago Kistenmacker
- Screenwriter
- Production Design
Dangerous Desire Collection GBFF2026 "Who knew that shock, horror, and betrayal could be sexy?"
"Who knew that shock, horror, and betrayal could be sexy?
Sensual, erotic, horrific, and shocking, this collection is playful, exciting, and full of twists and turns. Rated RRR
Linger (2024)
João and Vitor used to be paramours but haven't spoken to each other for 30 years. At 70, they reunite and reconcile past, present, and a possible future after the passing of Vitor's wife, at a moment when so much of their lives seem to have reached an end.
*ACTIVATE SUBTITLES ON THE PLAYER*
Director Biography - Thiago Kistenmacker
Director Biography - Thiago Kistenmacker
- Identity:
From Rio's outskirts, Thiago, who never saw himself - a queer plus-sized kid - on screen growing up, founded Rotatória, a production company that spotlights marginalized narratives. He multitasks directing, producing, editing, and writing to be able to shoot his movies without proper support.
Thiago's work explores personal and local LGBTQIAP+ stories, blending drama, fantasy, and horror genres.
- Filmography:
Thiago debuted with "Thy Kingdom Come" (2014), a successful no-budget short film. He then achieved further success with "Melody of Darkness" (2016) and "Before Today" (2017). Subsequently, he was invited to direct the short film "Drawing" (2018) and produced "Memoirs of the (Non)existent Me" (2021) and "Mortal Enemies and Other Nonsense" (2023) through competitive production grants.
- Achievements:
Thiago's accolades include recognition at festivals such as the 46th Gramado Film Fest, Brazil's most traditional festival, and selections in over 30 countries, including venues like the Leeds International Film Festival, Inside Out Toronto, and Outfest Fusion, as well as television broadcasts.
His work was televisionised several times and he is also a member of the Brazilian Film Academy.
Director Statement
"LINGER" challenges the typical melancholic portrayal of LGBTQIAPN+ elderly in cinema.
It's a romantic film that seeks to humanize the community by expanding portrayals of possibilities, normalizing bisexuality, and addressing themes like fidelity and generational heteronormativity.
Inspired by my maternal great-grandfather, whom I've never had the chance to meet. He was the only other LGBTQIAP+ figure in my family besides myself, keeping hidden agreements within his heterosexual marriage. Through fiction, I aim to rewrite a part of our family's narrative.
The film offers a refreshing, lighter perspective on queer narratives, countering the notion perpetuated throughout my life that queer individuals inevitably end up alone and loveless.
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
We wanted to talk about elderly queer people through a positive narrative, with love in it.
What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:
It's never too late to love; we are not doomed to loneliness.
Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings:
Partial nudity.
Credits:
Thiago Kistenmacker
Director
Thy Kingdom Come (2014), Melody of Darkness (2016), Before Today (2017), Drawing (2018), Memoirs of the (non) existent me (2021), Mortal Enemies and Other Nonsense (2023)
Bem Medeiros
Producer
Ana Lidia Guerrero
Producer
Sofia Wickerhauser
Producer
"Haiku from a Dead Poet" (2020), "Infinite While It Lasts" (2019), "Top 10 Places to Visit in São Paulo" (2018), "Afterglow (2017)
Thiago Kistenmacker
Producer
Thy Kingdom Come (2014), Melody of Darkness (2016), Before Today (2017), Drawing (2018), Memoirs of the (non) existent me (2021), Mortal Enemies and Other Nonsense (2023)
Buda Lira
Key Cast
"João"
"The Great Kilapy" (2012), "Aquarius" (2016), "Bacurau" (2019), "New Bandits" (2023), "Heavier Is The Sky" (2023)
Wilson Rabelo
Key Cast
"Vitor"
"Doramundo" (1978), "Angels of the Sun" (2006), "Broken Lives" (2016), "Bacurau" (2019), "Rita's Father" (2021), "The Cutest and Funniest Animals in the World" (2023)
Rocco Pitanga
Key Cast
"Beto"
"Whatever God Wants" (2002), "Daughters of the Wind" (2004), "The Wedding Dress" (2006), "Once Upon a Time in Rio" (2008), "Impure" (2018), "O Novelo" (2021)
Specs:
Project Title (Original Language):
Ponto e Vírgula
Project Type:
Short
Runtime:
17 minutes 33 seconds
Completion Date:
August 1, 2024
Production Budget:
20,000 USD
Country of Origin:
Brazil
Country of Filming:
Brazil
Language:
Portuguese
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
2.00:1
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
No
- Year2024
- Runtime00:17:33
- Content WarningNudity, Sex
- DirectorThiago Kistenmacker
- Screenwriter
- Production Design
