
Califórnia (2015)
Anno di uscita: 2015
Nazione: Brazil
Alternative Title: California, Kalifornia
Regista: Marina Person
Writer: Marina Person, Mariana Veríssimo, Francisco Guarnieri
Produzione & Genere
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: coming of age, woman director
Storia
The year is 1984. Estela is going through the turbulent phase of adolescence. Sex, lovers, friendships; everything seems very complicated. Her uncle Carlos is her hero, and visiting him in California is her biggest dream. But everything collapses when he returns thin, weak and ill. Between crises and discoveries, Estela will face a reality that will forever change her way of seeing the world.
Riassunto
In 1984 São Paulo, adolescence is a tumultuous journey for Estela. Navigating sex, love, and friendship feels dauntingly complex. Her haven lies in her charismatic uncle Carlos, who resides in California—Estela's ultimate dream destination. Yet, when Carlos returns alarmingly frail and unwell, Estela's world begins to crumble. Amidst crises and revelations, she confronts harsh truths that irrevocably transform her perspective on life.