On September 18, two projects from the School of Arts’ Bachelor’s Degree in Film were screened at the Big Show, an annual event organized by Cinema Batalha and dedicated to showcasing final-year films from the city’s film schools.
Held for the fourth consecutive year, the Big Show brings together Porto’s film school community to share and celebrate the work developed by students, showcasing different approaches to film production, directing, and education.
In this edition, the School of Arts was represented by the films “Milene” and “Calçada Perra,” two projects developed as part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Film.
Milene
Francisco Cândido, Afonso Lopes, Luís Ponte, Carolina Sabino, and Sofia Silva
FIC, 13’
Synopsis:
Milene has always been a woman of strength and courage. She left her country in search of a better life and finds in Portugal both the challenges of starting over and the determination to move forward. Amid long workdays and nostalgia for the past, she discovers small glimmers of hope in everyday gestures, in encounters, and in the quiet faith that the future may be brighter.
Calçada Perra
Joana Afonso, Cecília Trincão, Inês Dias, Pietra Zuccaro e Mila Restum
FIC, 20’
Synopsis:
A young woman walks through various spaces in search of her memory, guided by a single personal item—a Polaroid she finds in her pockets. Along the way, she asks for help from several people who exhibit unusual behavior. Participating in the Big Show provided an opportunity to showcase the work created by students at the School of the Arts in a setting that brought together different film schools and projects from the city of Porto.
