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The Way He Looks

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Mon Sep 23, 7:30 pm at Academy Museum
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This super-sweet Brazilian coming of age film, about a blind boy experiencing first love with a classmate, has a bopping soundtrack, and won the 2014 Teddy award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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The Way He Looks

Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho

Daniel Ribeiro
2014
96 min
Brazil
Portugese
Movie Summary: Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.
Queer Film LA Says: This super-sweet Brazilian coming of age film, about a blind boy experiencing first love with a classmate, has a bopping soundtrack, and won the 2014 Teddy award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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