Licínio Januário, Brésil
SYNOPSIS :
Niara, an independent young woman with a troubled past, crosses paths with Akin, a young man in search of his identity. Their lives intertwine at a party, where an instant connection forms. As they grow closer, they face challenges personal and social, including anxiety attacks, racism and police violence. In a journey of love and overcoming, Niara and Akin discover the strength of their union and the importance of facing the ghosts of the future together.
BIOFILMOGRAPHY :
Licínio Januário is an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker certified by the London Film Academy (United Kingdom). He is the founder of Wolo TV, a brasilian streaming platform focused on productions led by Black creators. Originally from Angola, Licínio won co-directed the brasilian version of the YouTube Originals production « Creator Spotlight. « Among his notable works are the award-winning short film « A Namoradeira, » the tv series « Casa da Vó » (Grandma’s House) featuring Brazilian singer Margareth Menezes, « Eu, Minha House e a Minha Quebrada » (The New Milionaire) with Leozito Rocha, and the documentary « A Arte da Sobrevivência Africana, » (The art of African Survival) which highlights African visual artists residing in São Paulo, Brazil.