A Queer Review of the Austin Film Festival (2023)
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
Paper Heart
Luca is a sweet and intelligent boy who tries to grow up and survive in a degraded family situation. His brutal father wants him to be more masculine. Only at his neighbors Luigi and Pietro's house, Luca feels appreciated. Will he be able to maintain his beautiful soul in a dark and limiting reality?
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Luca is a sweet and intelligent boy who tries to grow up and survive in a degraded family situation. His brutal father wants him to be more masculine. Only at his neighbors Luigi and Pietro's house, Luca feels appreciated. Will he be able to maintain his beautiful soul in a dark and limiting reality?
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Kristina Sarkyte
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Runtime:85 minutes
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