"Artigo 240"
“Anti-Homophobia Law”

Documentary Short Film. Drama.

On 10 October 2021, the couple Alexandre and João suffered a barbaric homophobic attack in a famous bar in the city of Porto, Portugal, simply because they kissed on the terrace and, when they left, decided to go to the bathroom together. The rest of the story is told in this short documentary film that fights against homophobia. Recorded in March 2024 in the city of Porto, Portugal.

With: Alexandre Maximino, João Amorim, Sandra Cerqueira
Participation: Felipe Borges, Ery, Alberto Pimentel, Lid, Edvaldo Santos, Rose Becker, Marcia Salgueiro, Renio Medeiros
Argument: Alexandre Maximino
Screenplay: Marcia Salgueiro and Alexandre Maximino
Editor Film: Alexandre Maximino
Directed: Marcia Salgueiro and Alexandre Maximino

With thanks to: Dr Ana Teles, Centro Gis, Marcha do Orgulho LGBTI+ do Porto, Batucada Radical, Boteco Igrejinha

Produced and Realised: Donna Cena Investigação Artística