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João, an actress from Lisbon, is starring in a biopic about Liberada, a gender-nonconforming figure persecuted by the Portuguese Inquisition in the 18th century. The film’s production becomes a battleground as João clashes with the director over how Liberada’s legacy should be portrayed. These tensions
deepen as João’s dreams are increasingly haunted by Liberada’s ghost, blurring the lines between past and present. When the director succumbs to a mysterious paralysis, leaving the film unfinished, João is left to navigate the unfolding chaos. She faces unanswerable questions, not only about the film’s
future but also about her own connection to Liberada’s spirit and story.

Winner of the Coup de Coeur award in the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera section at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Presented at the Berlin International Film Festival and at the IndieLisboa.