Vera and the Pleasure of Others

In this erotic coming-of-age comedy 17-year old Vera (Luciana Grasso) steals keys from her real estate agent mother to run a secret business renting out an apartment to her classmates who need a place to get intimate. Bored by the banal routine of high school and volleyball practice, she discovers a thrilling outlet in her side hustle as she covertly eaves drops on her clients’ most private moments. Listening to other people’s pleasure unexpectedly allows Vera to gain an understanding of her own desires. However, just as she begins to develop a sexual appetite of her own, Vera’s pleasure gets interrupted.

This uplifting and steamy tale of sexual awakening and teenage voyeurism is the impressive feature debut of Argentinian writer-directors Romina Tamburello and Federico Actis. It features a pulsating pop soundtrack and an unforgettable performance by Luciana Grasso.

Join us after the screening for the FUEGO/FOGO afterparty at The Birdhouse, co-presented by the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival! Free entry with tickets to this screening.