The films of the festival

In Astral City, when André Luiz (Renato Prieto) opens his eyes, he knows that he is no longer alive, even if he is still thirsty and hungry. All around him he sees a dark, desert plain, marked by screams and beings who live in the shadows. After suffering in purgatory, André is taken to the town of Nosso Lar. There, he gains access to new lessons and knowledge, while learning what life is like in another dimension.

Sequel to Astral CIty (2010), an astral city where spirits go to learn lessons and knowledge. In the new film, André Luiz (Renato Prieto) joins a group of spirits led by Ancieto (Edson Celulari) with the mission of being messengers. They leave for Earth to follow a mission that risks failure. The goal is to connect the spiritual world and the Earth. Together, the group dedicates themselves to caring for three people who are part of this mission, unaware that they are the chosen ones. Otávio (Felipe de Carolis), a young medium who has not fulfilled his mission, Isidoro (Mouhamed Harfouch), head of a spiritualist house and Fernando (Rafael Sieg), a businessman.

Chico forever is a documentary that revisits the extraordinary life of Chico Xavier, originally from Minas Gerais, twenty years after his departure. With never-before-seen testimonies from artists, doctors, scientists, literary critics, historians, researchers, mediums, and personal friends, the film not only recounts the chronological events of Chico's life, but also explores the many facets that shaped his journey. From the impact of her mediumship at the age of 17 to his celebrity crises, controversial reporting and his duality of “two worlds” fame. Offering a comprehensive view of Chico's life, the documentary tackles controversial topics, such as Chico's past lives, highlighting iconic television moments, like the popular show Pinga Fogo, the film delves into the lasting legacy of the media, author of 536 published titles, leaving an indelible mark in the history of Brazil.

Based on the book of the same name by Zíbia Gasparetto, Nobody Belongs to Nobody follows the couple Gabriela (Carol Castro) and Roberto (Danton Mello), who are married and have two children. Roberto lost his job and it is Gabriela who supports the family, but over time he finds himself trapped in an unhealthy jealousy towards his wife, following her everywhere, fantasizing that his wife is having an affair with his boss. Dr. Renato (Rocco Pitanga) and his wife Gioconda (Paloma Bernardi) are also a troubled couple. Jealousy, despair and a lack of trust cause the lives of these two couples to be intertwined with lies, exhausting relationships and tragedy. As the spouses become attached to the unrealistic fantasies of their peers, the story will develop.

​Ana Clara (Vanessa Gerbelli) is a famous writer who lives in conflict with her own stories, which mix with her real life, from adolescence to adulthood. Besides the fictional characters she created, Ana Clara also deals with people who have no idea what dimension they live in.