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John From
John From
Dir. João Nicolau
Synopsis:
15-year-old Rita spends her summer days flooding the balcony of her apartment, gossiping with her best friend, and avoiding her ex-boyfriend. After Rita visits an exhibition on Melanesia culture photographed by her older handsome neighbor she develops a crush that propels her into a world where fantasy and reality collide in modern day Portugal. Directed by one of the country's leading auteurs in gorgeous 16mm JOHN FROM is a "truly original, enchanting ode to adolescence and fantasy" (Mubi).
Year of production: 2015. Running Time: 98 min
In Portuguese with English Subtitles
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