Awards

"Our award goes to BABY, directed by Marcelo Caetano. A compelling, richly enveloping narrative with a cast of layered, authentic, huggable misfits searching for connection and family in unorthodox, sometimes destructive but always deeply relatable ways. Director Marcelo Caetano, co-writer Gabriel Domingues and cinematographers Joana Luz and Pedro Sotero have such a palpable love for the city of Sao Paulo and for this ensemble of transfixing, wonderfully natural performers."

For its tender and visceral portrayal of the urban underbelly as it weaves a heartbreaking romance that blossoms amidst danger and for the director's masterful storytelling that excavates the complexities of queer identity, community, and belonging, allowing the beauty and resilience of São Paolo's queer scene to emerge the QCinema RainbowQC prize for Best Film is co-awarded to BABY.

"This Jury would especially like to mention the film BABY, by Marcelo Caetano, for its quality, performances and ability to depict a story of touching human relationships that invite us to reflect on society and life."