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  Cidade; Campo 2024

  ★★½ Watched 26 Nov 2024

  30e Festival Chéries Chéris
  #10
  Compétition fictions

  The story is divided into two complementary parts, exploring themes of grief and self-discovery, which resonated with me. While both parts work well together, I personally preferred the first part, "Cidade". It felt more relatable, maybe because I’ve experienced moving from a small town to a big city. A solid 3,5/5. I struggled a bit with "Campo", though. I understand its meaning, but the story itself felt like it was missing something. 2/5.…

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  Baby 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 25 Nov 2024

  30e Festival Chéries Chéris
  #8
  Compétition fictions

  O queridinho do festival voltou, Marcelo você sempre será famoso.

  What a great film. I loved how Baby's life was portrayed—honestly and without judgment. He’s just a regular guy who made some mistakes but still deserves to live and love in his way. Even when people tried to control him, he stood up for himself and fought for his freedom.

  This movie deserved the Best Film at the festival, along with Concerning my…

Popular reviews

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  The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps 2022

  ★★★★ Watched 10 Apr 2022

  I love the first movie, but this one is bigger, more important and more powerful than the last one, what a surprise! They increased even more the quality of the franchise. I can't wait for a third one.

  UGC Ciné Cité Porte Maillot, 17ème arrondissement, Paris.

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  Concerning My Daughter 2023

  ★★★★ Watched 20 Nov 2024

  30e Festival Chéries Chéris
  #2
  Compétition fictions

  One of the movies I was most excited about at the festival proved to be the perfect choice to open the fiction competition. It’s an excellent example of how secondary plotlines can enhance and elevate the primary narrative.

  The story follows a mother who must navigate the sudden return of her daughter, who moves back home not only as an independent young adult but also as an openly gay woman accompanied by her…