Queer (2022)

Queer (2022) poster

Although they don’t all know each other, a group of young people find their lives unexpectedly intertwined during a party. Luísa, 23, begins to question her boyfriend Rui’s sexuality after discovering a condom wrapper and noticing his odd behavior. Kyle, 25, returns to Portugal and reconnects with Pedro, who comes out as non-binary. Júlia, 23, gains the courage to tell her girlfriend Rosa, 21, that she has begun her gender transition. Margarida, 19, meets Inês at the party and starts to question her relationship with her boyfriend Afonso, 21, ultimately coming out as bisexual. Vicente, 20, is diagnosed with HIV and, with Inês’s support, goes through the five stages of grief over the course of the night. Through intimate moments and quiet revelations, each character confronts identity, love, and acceptance.

Director: Teresa Benevides, Carlota Morato
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Vasco Caras-Altas
Editing: Hugo Mascarenhas
Production: Universidade Lusófona, Lusófona Filmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Teresa Benevides, Carlota Morato
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Queer about?
Although they don’t all know each other, a group of young people find their lives unexpectedly intertwined during a party. Luísa, 23, begins to question her boyfriend Rui’s sexuality after discovering a condom wrapper and noticing his odd behavior. Kyle, 25, returns to Portugal and reconnects with Pedro, who comes out as non-binary. Júlia, 23, gains the courage to tell her girlfriend Rosa, 21, that she has begun her gender transition. Margarida, 19, meets Inês at the party and starts to question her relationship with her boyfriend Afonso, 21, ultimately coming out as bisexual. Vicente, 20, is diagnosed with HIV and, with Inês’s support, goes through the five stages of grief over the course of the night. Through intimate moments and quiet revelations, each character confronts identity, love, and acceptance.
Who directed Queer?
Queer was directed by Teresa Benevides, Carlota Morato.
Who stars in Queer?
Queer stars Beatriz Forjaz, André Lopes, Frederico Machado.
How long is Queer?
Queer has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Queer?
Queer is a Drama film.
Where was Queer produced?
Queer was produced in Portugal.