Francisca Sá

PARALYMPIA

An essay film that focuses on rebuilding the idea of the Paralympic athlete through a historical revisiting of the Paralympic games. The archival images are accompanied by two voices of contemporary Paralympians that reminisce on their work as athletes and the way they and other people have dealt with their disabilities.

Hysteria

An essay film about a woman who does not fulfill her supposed biological purpose, thus seeking to redefine herself through a journey through her doubts, aspirations and insecurities.

Desarme

A game of Paintball emerges as a vehicle for the exploration of masculinity and power dynamics among a group of boys.

Our house in flames

Dawn. Through the mist, morning's early light arises. But a stronger one stands out. It's a wildfire that spreads in the distance. From her home, in the top of the mount, a worried woman faces the flames. But it's not the proximity of danger that troubles her. Inside her house, her daughter sleeps, indifferent to the smoke that enters her room.

A Ânsia

Andreia's arrival disturbs Ana and João's relationship and awakens dormant desires.

The Night of the King

A medieval tale about a soldier and his responsibility in announcing the tragic death of the King in combat.

MONUMENTUM

Short film that takes us to a very recent past, that is still the present in some regions of Portugal, talking about love and betrayal, rage and regret.

MONUMENTUM

Short film that takes us to a very recent past, that is still the present in some regions of Portugal, talking about love and betrayal, rage and regret.