A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Simone Telecchi, Roberto Birindelli, Natalia Mikeliunas
Written by:
Edson Gandolfi
Maressah Sampaio
Juan Zapata
Directed by:
Juan Zapata
Release Date:
December 13, 2013
Original Title:
Simone
Production Countries:
Brazil
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 70
After years of dating women, Simone meets Pedro. He's charming, intelligent and attractive, and he's appeared at a time when Simone's relationship with her live-in girlfriend is falling apart. Tormented by uncertainties and doubts that test everything Simone thinks she knows about herself, she must make a decision. But in the end is it really a question of gender? This is a film about sexual expression and choice, and about the importance of following your heart.
SIMONE has made a decision: after years of relationships with women, she decides to be with a man for the first time. The film broaches sexual freedom issues through the experiences of its protagonist. SIMONE is an engaging story, surrounded by inner questions and uncertainties that put to the test the convictions of the protagonist. Based on true events, the film combines elements of fiction and documentary. It plays with scenic creation and edition, as well as creates an unique, private and intimate world.
Director:
Juan Zapata
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