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Latin Boys – six South American stories of same-sex sensuality

By Means Happy Newsdesk
November 16, 2022
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Latin Boys: Volume #2 is a collection of short films from South America, exploring queer stories and universal themes that will resonate with LGBTQ people around the world.

Showcasing six films, these stories help demonstrate the diversity of people across South America, the uniqueness of some of their experiences, but also the commonality and humanity that binds us all.

Seat Belt (Cinturón de Seguridad​), directed by Jonathan Anzo

Country: Mexico

Julio and Damian are a couple that have just adopted smart and shy five year old Andrés. Damian dotes on the boy, his adoption being a life-changing moment for him, while Julio feels somewhat put upon as the breadwinner in the family. Soon after, a family tragedy occurs that puts Julio at a cross road, and questioning his parenthood.​

Cast: Fernando Siqueira, Marcos Oliveira, Igor Pushinov

Before It’s Too Late (Antes que seja tarde), directed by Leandro Goddinho

Country: Brazil

​​Brazil, the first week of 2019. A new president takes office in a scenario of fanaticism, prejudice, and violence. Locked in a hotel room, two teenagers decide to change the course of their lives, before it’s too late.

Cast: Fernando Siqueira, Marcos Oliveira, Igor Pushinov

Ajar (Entreabierto), directed by Camila Souto

Country: Uruguay

Twenty-something Bruno moves in to become roommates with Felipe. Before long, Felipe realises he is feeling attracted to his roommate, a desire he was not expecting, and that he is not prepared for.

Cast: Gabriel Manfrú, Santiago Musetti, Vanessa Cánepa

Gaucho, directed by Matias Magnano

Country: Argentina

Maikol and Darío want to escape their everyday crushing reality, at least for a day. They spend their last pennies to get to the mountains where, taking refuge in tranquility and mutual love, they manage to get a grasp of happiness. But freedom does not seem to be so available to them.​

Cast: Mariano Cornejo, Mariano Ludueña

The Grey Zones (Las zonas grises), directed by Daniel Mateo Vallejo

Country: Colombia

At the age of 21, Nicolás decides to get his first HIV test. He is plagued by uncertainty as he awaits the results.​

Cast: Sebastián Ramírez Porras, Carmen Emilia Porras, Uribe Juan José Villegas Agudelo

Orizaba’s Peak (Pico de Orizaba), directed by Jaime Fidalgo

Country: Mexico

In a cozy bistro, an increasingly heated discussion between two best friends reveals their latent sexual prejudices, as one admits to feeling finally set free by a book he has just read. Crossed wires lead to an increasing number of mezcal shots and more in this light-hearted look at male bonding gone haywire.

Cast: Luis Alberti, Juan Pablo Castañeda

Latin Boys is distributed by NQV Media

Latin Boys: Volume #1

Unicorn

Directed by Rodrigo Bellott, this is a film from Bolivia.

A young German/Bolivian Mennonite risks his life to escape his strict religious community as he searches for love and freedom in the city.

The cast includes Doug Porter, Eric Robles, Arturo Lora, and Lorena Sugier.

El Amigo

Directed by Erick Salas Kirchhausen, this is a film from Peru.

Marcos confesses to Esteban that his relationship with his girlfriend doesn’t excite him anymore. That night, both will discover the limits of their friendship.

The cast includes Óscar Meza, and Sebastián Rubio.

Mila Caos

Directed by Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau, this is a film from Cuba.

Every weekend, at an illegal drag show in the suburbs of Havana, 17-year-old Sebastián transforms into Mila Caos – his empowered, flamboyant alter-ego. When he returns to his daytime self, Sebastián suffers from his mother’s indifference, dreaming that one day she will see him for who he truly is.

The cast includes Yaniel Castillo, Rebecca Rodriguez Aragón, and Paula Ali

Pray For Us

Directed by Andrés Madrigal Alvarado, this is a film from Costa Rica.

In an isolated supermarket, a religious woman’s peaceful evening is interrupted by the sudden arrival of three young guys who are running away from the police and hiding something much more valuable than money.

The cast includes Sandra Ribas, Saúl Espinazo, Leo Ocampo, and David Elizondo.

Carlito Leaves Forever

Directed by Quentin Lazzarotto, this is a film from Peru.

In the Amazonian jungle, the village of Palma Real resists the modern world. Carlito, a silent young man, decides to leave. On the muddy bed of the immense river, an encounter reveals the secret that Carlito has hidden from his community.

The cast includes Carlito Tirira Meshi.

I Am Yet To Make You A Love Song

Directed by Henrique Arruda, this is a film from Brazil.

Greg and Alesandro are two creative guys who fall in love. As the relationship ends, both find comfort in using their art to help express their feelings and emotions.

The cast includes Arlindo Bezerra, and Pedro Fasanaro.

Latin Boys: Volume #1 is distributed by NQV Media

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