The Guardian

The Guardian

15 mins | Drama, Family, Fantasy | May 1, 2025

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

The Guardian

15 mins | Drama, Family, Fantasy | May 1, 2025

The Guardian
After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.
Producers Camaleoa Filmes
Original title Guardião
Directors Clara Ballena, Eduardo Tosta
Writers Eduardo Tosta

Cast

Carlos Betão

as Lino

Luciana Souza

as Terezinha

Luka

as Luka (Voice)