Interweaving private and collective memories, Kleber Mendonça Filho crafts a playful yet profound ode to his hometown. Imbued with the resilient spirit of an iconic city, this inventive essay film revives the urban legends and charismatic figures that also inspired The Secret Agent.

Made before global use of smartphones skyrocketed, the charms of this look at long-distance relationships have gained a new resonance over time. A sketch of two people separated by thousands of miles trying to share in a tender moment, this compassionate short is a masterclass in creative editing.