by Thiago Beckenkamp, Brazil, 2024, 10' - out of competition
A man recounts how, as a child, his grandfather's words changed his opinion about the mysterious and talked-about figure of a neighbor who was associated with frightening apparitions. A demonstration of how an intergenerational dialogue can lead to overcoming prejudice and understanding that what scares us does not always constitute a real danger.
Tags: #prejudices
Thiago Beckenkamp studied Psychology and Audiovisual at UNISC in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil. The study of psychological and audiovisual topics is the basis for the themes of his films. He has directed 3 short films. His first film, Creator's Labyrinth, participated in 44 festivals worldwide. Some of his works were made while he was still an audiovisual student, but they continue to be screened at international festivals.
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