Besta Fubana (2025)

Besta Fubana (2025) poster

A trans short film that centers trans stories—by and for trans people, both in front of and behind the camera. Elizabeth arrives in the city with fierce eyes, wild hair, sharp nails, and a suitcase full of fragments of past tenderness. She drifts through encounters with men who, like cigarette smoke, warm the body, fade away, and slowly kill. Each takes and leaves something behind. Elizabeth accepts this cycle, knowing that on full-moon nights she must keep away from beaches, forests, and trousered men. The moon awakens the beast within her—sharp-clawed, born to survive, feeding on her pain. She hides it, distancing herself from flesh when it claws at her skin. But one man comes too close, witnessing her under the full moon, seeing her beast, her besta fubana, in her most fragile state.

Director: Artia
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 17 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Luara Guerra
Production: Cinemare, Canela Vermelha Produção, Cabra Quente Filmes, Curumim Produções, Ventana Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $1,000
Original Language: pt

Themes

LGBTQ+ Stories

Keywords

human monster, transgender, lgbt romance

More Films by Director: Artia
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Besta Fubana about?
A trans short film that centers trans stories—by and for trans people, both in front of and behind the camera. Elizabeth arrives in the city with fierce eyes, wild hair, sharp nails, and a suitcase full of fragments of past tenderness. She drifts through encounters with men who, like cigarette smoke, warm the body, fade away, and slowly kill. Each takes and leaves something behind. Elizabeth accepts this cycle, knowing that on full-moon nights she must keep away from beaches, forests, and trousered men. The moon awakens the beast within her—sharp-clawed, born to survive, feeding on her pain. She hides it, distancing herself from flesh when it claws at her skin. But one man comes too close, witnessing her under the full moon, seeing her beast, her besta fubana, in her most fragile state.
Who directed Besta Fubana?
Besta Fubana was directed by Artia.
Who stars in Besta Fubana?
Besta Fubana stars Dely, Eduardo, Silvillan.
How long is Besta Fubana?
Besta Fubana has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Besta Fubana?
Besta Fubana is a Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of Besta Fubana?
Besta Fubana had a budget of $1,000.
Where was Besta Fubana produced?
Besta Fubana was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of Besta Fubana?
The themes of Besta Fubana include: LGBTQ+ Stories.