Mezipatra: Baby

After he’s released from a youth detention center, eighteen-year-old Wellington finds himself in the middle of the busy São Paulo––with no family support, no money, and no clue what to do next. His situation changes when he meets Ronaldo, an older guy who makes his living as a sex worker. While the inexperienced Wellington is trying to figure out his place in the world of adults, Ronaldo’s already got his tried and tested ways to keep afloat. A peculiar bond develops between the men, something much more complicated than mere love. But will it be enough for them to be happy?

Marcelo Caetano’s second film examines the numerous layers of human relationships and the struggles of underprivileged queer people who often need to resort to illegal activities to survive. Baby premiered in Cannes’ Semaine de la critique, snagging the Louis Roederer Foundation Award for rising stars, and later won the Best Latino American Film Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

The film will be screened with Czech and English subtitles.

Entrance fee – voluntary

Accessibility – suitable also for teenagers, accessible with a dog, barrier-free

Vibe check – seating options, outdoors