DocNomads films selected to DocLisboa 2023, Portugal
Memories of a Perfect Day by Davina-Maria El Khoury is presented in the Portuguese Competition, whereas in the Green Years competitive section will premiere Onde quer que o Sol esteja by Jeremy Luke Bolatag.
Also, Motherland, a feature-length documentary co-directed by Alexander Mihalkovich, alumnus from DocNomads edition 3, is presented in the 21st edition of DocLisboa held from 19 to 29 October.
SOUVENIRS D’UNE JOURNÉE PARFAITE
By Davina-Maria El Khoury (Lebanon) • 18’ • 2023
Synopsis:
Filmmaker Davina Maria and illustrator Dominique Goblet share a fascination for the beach in Ostend. Made up of photographs and illustrations, the film subtly interweaves their respective artistic practices. With a delicate and melancholic tone, Souvenirs d’une journée parfaite celebrates friendship, memory and the fleeting nature of shared moments.
In DocLisboa catalogue
By Jeremy Luke Bolatag (Philippines) • 16’ • 2022
Synopsis:
A young Filipino filmmaker spends his winter with a naturist in Lisbon. As the sunless days continue, the two find light in each other’s company.
In DocLisboa catalogue