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The Essence of Being Queer with Fado Bicha

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

This project involves music and activism, approaching fado music with updated views on gender expression and representation of the LGBTI community. Lila Tiago and João Caçador talk about growing up queer, Portugal, gender and queer awareness.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: The Essence of Being Queer with Fado Bicha

    Directed by: Gui ATHAYDE

    Country: Germany

    Year of production: 2020

    Running time: 02 min 28 s

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Portuguese version English subtitles

    Process: Colour

  • Credits

    Directed by: Gui ATHAYDE

    Production: Gui ATHAYDE

    Sound: Miguel Madeira