Hard Paint (2018)

Hard Paint: Directed by Filipe Matzembacher, Marcio Reolon. With Shico Menegat, Bruno Fernandes, Guega Peixoto, Sandra Dani. Set in Brazil’s southern city of Porto Alegre, the film focuses on a socially repressed young man who only comes out of his shell during chatroom performances, when he strips and smears neon paints on his lithe body.

“In our present lifestyle for those who have been in quarantine for two months: webcam, social media and online entertainment like streaming films have been popularized.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;Tints Brutau0026quot; in its duration of 1hr. and 58min, drama, 2018 (Brazil) plus set in Brazilu0026#39;s city of Porto Alegre was directed/written by Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon. In 2018, they both received a Teddy Award, as part of the Berlin International Film Festival for the Best LGTBQIA+ film entry (and in that same year was screened at the Chicago International Film Festival).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt focuses on an anti-social Gen Zer, Pedro helmed beautifully by Shico Menegat. This gender fluid character type, almost can personify our present situation, living in a self-imposed quarantine. He only interacts with people virtually creating erotic performances with neon body paint. His online presence is u0026quot;Neon Boyu0026quot; and constantly online with a webcam and social media. Throughout these virtual performances he meets Leo, a contemporary dancer helmed by Bruno Fernandes.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThough his newly found relationship, he gets to meet other gender fluid and Queer creative types (Millennial and mostly Gen Z-aged). This film gives a fresh look and insight into Brazilian LGTBQIA+ communities (Afro-Brazilian, homohobia, Lesbian, Trans, etc.) and goes beyond Latin American cinematic tropes on present LGBTQIA+ life. It also u0026quot;creepilyu0026quot; can relate to todayu0026#39;s needed social distancing imagery: performances include wearing facial masks, Pedrou0026#39;s only 5 minute social activities, etc..u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is worth the look!”