(Be)longing
D: João Pedro Plácido| Portugal/Switzerland/France | 78 min | North American Premiere
A modern young man, part of the smartphone generation. makes peace with the long standing traditions of his small rural Portuguese Village. In the village of Uz in northern Portugal, a family of farmers has been working the land for generations. Daniel is a younger member of the family and unlike many his age, who have been drawn away by the appeal of urban life, he has decided to stay. Following the cycle of the seasons and the village’s calendar landmarks, first-time director João Pedro Plácido draws warmth and humour from his look at a young man on the on the cusp of adulthood.
Official Selection BFI London FF