Germino Pétalas no Asfalto (Blooming on the Asphalt)

Blooming on the Asphalt and preceding shorts Nidhal and Prayers for Sweet Waters lift the curtain on state and societal queer violence. These films from Tunisia, South Africa, and Brazil explore the vivid realities of the illegalization of queer bodies and the devasting impact of discriminatory legislation. Where refuge and asylum is a fact of life for many LGBTQIA people worldwide, queer and trans communities living and loving through intolerant regimes embody the kinds of compassion, solidarity, and resistance that flourish amid adversity. These vibrant stories intimately capture journeys of hope and resilience.