In close collaboration with the Festival de Cinema Porto Femme, we created a program of three short films that seeks to bring to the surface films addressing issues related to the female experience and challenging the underrepresentation of women in cinema. From physical changes during puberty to social conventions about body hair and hair, these films open space for reflection and dialogue between the audience and the guests.
In "Girino", during a forest excursion, ten-year-old Marlene faces the first changes of puberty and identifies with a tadpole, which becomes the target of teasing by her classmates. In "O Verão de Eloise", a mixed-race girl discovers the beauty of her curly hair and records her adventure in an illustrated book. Finally, "Pernas Peludas" takes a 13-year-old girl on a journey of self-discovery, questioning conventions around hair removal.