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Director: David Charles Rodrigues
Courtesy Of: Jeff Seymann Gilbert | Documentary | Gay | Music | PG | 1h 40m | Philippines | 2019
Synopsis
A tale in two parts – lovers who’ve not met, separated by miles of desert – a journey of transcendence, of knowing one’s true desires.
Burned-out cop, Daniel, throws caution to the wind and sets out to find his online crush Sara who ghosted him suddenly. Travelling 2,000 miles across regional Brazil in search of her, Daniel finds himself in a game of cat and mouse. But when Daniel finally finds Sara, she’s not quite what he expected.
Set against a backdrop of provincial conservatism in contemporary Brazil, Private Desert is a journey of the heart that will change Sara and Daniel forever. In the tradition of A Fantastic Woman and Strawberry and Chocolate, the film is a swoony, sun-baked romance and a triumphant affirmation of queer love.
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Mahal Kita, Beksman is a colourful quasi-LGBTQ comedy that playfully challenges societal constructs about sexuality and gender roles. It embraces a loud and silly tone, but also offers some insightful commentary on identity and perception. Christian Bables gives a great performance, balancing vulnerability with humour.
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This film is vibrant and energetic, like a mashup of a classic soap opera and a teen romcom. One downside is that the main character’s shift toward stereotypical masculinity feels a bit forced and weakens the overall message about staying true to yourself. That said, it’s still a fun watch with a strong supporting cast.
