O Órfão

A brilliant portrait of what it is like growing up gay with the yearning to be accepted, the rejection and policing of expression being compounded here as we observe, in brief, the life of a black effeminate orphan. The mixed race couple - coded as embodying progressive attitudes, including electing adoption over childbirth - are shown to regress back to the conservative attitudes of their society against queerness.

A delicate subject, fair used. Beautiful cinematography and inspired job of young lead actor. Admirable atmosphere and seductive portraits ofcharacters. And the precise moral.

This is a short film with a real short film narrative. Not just a flashy calling card. Touching and moving with great young lead actor. Please watch if you get a chance.