A Bird Called Memory

Synopsis

A bird called Memory has forgotten how to come back home. Lua, a trans woman, tries to find Memory in the streets, but the city can be a hostile place.

Director Biography

​Leonardo Martinelli is a filmmaker from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2021, his film Fantasma Neon won the Golden Leopard for Best International Short Film at the Locarno Film Festival. His films have been selected at festivals worldwide, including Locarno, Toronto, San Sebastián, BFI London, Clermont-Ferrand, Palm Springs, Montreal, Biarritz, Toulouse and others. He also holds a Master's degree in Communication from PUC-Rio and is currently developing his first feature film.