The 6 Queer Short Films at Sundance 2026
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Shame (2024)
On their way back home from a baseball academy’s tryouts, Pedro and Lucio are taken hostage and turned over to a criminal group. The teenage friends are forced to fight each other to death; Pedro defeats Lucio and manages to escape. Pedro receives help and refuge with Lucio’s family and he witnesses the family’s collapse and pain. Pedro is tormented with guilt and fear, he cannot tell his friend’s family the truth.
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On their way back home from a baseball academy’s tryouts, Pedro and Lucio are taken hostage and turned over to a criminal group. The teenage friends are forced to fight each other to death; Pedro defeats Lucio and manages to escape. Pedro receives help and refuge with Lucio’s family and he witnesses the family’s collapse and pain. Pedro is tormented with guilt and fear, he cannot tell his friend’s family the truth.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Alfredo Mendoza, Miguel Salgado, Francisco Vargas
In Theaters:4/12/2024
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, DFI
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