POWER ALLEY
(orig. LEVANTE)
Lillah Halla
Brazil, France, Uruguay 2023Language:Portuguese, SpanishSubtitles:EnglishDirector:Lillah HallaWriter:María Elena Morán, Lillah HallaCinematographer:Wilssa EsserEditor:Eva RandolphMusic:Maria Beraldo, BadsistaSound:Ruben Valdés, Waldir Xavier, Alejandro GrilloWith:Ayomi Domenica Dias, Loro Bardot, Grace Passô, Gláucia Vandeveld, Rômulo BragaProducer:Clarissa Guarilha, Rafaella Costa, Louise Bellicaud, Claire Charles-Gervais, Santiago LópezProduction Company:ARISSAS, Manjericão Filmes, Cimarrón Cine, In Vivo FilmsDistributor:m-appeal92 min, Colour
17-year-old Sophia, the best player in a queer volleyball team, has just been discovered by a coach and is about to make a career leap. Shortly before the decisive final match, however, she discovers that she is pregnant. She desperately tries to get an abortion - forbidden in Brazil. When Sophia tries to find a clinic, she is put under pressure by a fundamentalist religious group. Nevertheless, she wants to take her life into her own hands and does not give up. She is supported by her single father, her team and the woman she loves.
An exciting debut film from Brazil with a powerful leading actress and a great soundtrack!
Director's Biography:Lillah Hallah born 1981 in Brazil, studied at EICTV in Cuba, then researched experimental cinema in Canada, lives in Berlin. Her main focus is on human rights, feminism and queer cinema. Power Alley is her first feature film.
Director's Filmography:
2020 MENARCA (SHORT)
2019 THE REHEARSAL (SHORT)
2018 LOWLAND (SHORT)
2014 SI NO PUEDE BAILAR (SHORT)
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Screenings
- 08.11.2023 18:30 ASTOR Saal 3
- 11.11.2023 20:45 ASTOR Saal 3