(PCM) Awards are already being heaped upon writer-director Daniel Ribeiro’s Brazilian drama, The Way He Looks, opening in select theaters November 7, 2014.
Based on the popular short film I Don’t Want To Go Back Alone, which received over 82 awards in festivals worldwide and has more than 3 million views on YouTube, The Way He Looks is making waves at this year’s festivals.
The official synopsis for The Way He Looks reads:
“Leonardo is a blind teenager feeling overprotected by all of those around him. Struggling towards a more independent life, he has to overcome the vulnerability orbiting his condition.
“At home, his mother won’t let him do things by himself, or even be alone. At school, his best friend, Giovana, leaves no room for him to stand up for himself before all the bullying. Besides, he’s never been kissed and is pretty confident that no one would consider dating the blind kid.
“Seeing no way out, Leonardo considers going on an exchange program, hoping he could start fresh. Things take an unexpected turn when Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at school, becoming friends with him and Giovana. Leonardo gravitates towards Gabriel, excited to be friends with someone who acts differently from everyone else.
”Meanwhile, Giovana has to balance her infatuation with the new kid and the jealousy she feels for sharing her old pal. Glimpsing a possible way to independence in this unfamiliar and yet comforting new friendship, Leonardo changes the way he looks at himself and experiences the blossoming of new and intense feelings towards Gabriel.”
The Way He Looks stars Ghilherme Lobo, Fabio Audi, and Tess Amorim.
The film has been awarded the Audience Award for Best Film at the 2014 New York International LGBT Film Festival, the Audience Award for Best Film at the 2014 Salt Lake City International LGBT Film Festival, the Audience Award and the Jury Award for Best Film at the 2014 Peace & Love Film Festival (Sweden), and the Audience Award for Best Film at the 2014 Guadalajara Internacional Film Festival (Mexico), among others.
The Way He Looks opens in select theaters November 7, 2014. Watch the trailer below and visit the official website for more info!
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