Levant

Movie in Portuguese with German subtitles .

CINEMA | DRAMA

Sofia, a bright and ambitious 17-year-old volleyball player, lives in a poor suburb in Brazil. On the eve of an important tournament that could determine her future, she learns of her unwanted pregnancy. But ending them – in a country that criminalizes abortion – is almost impossible. Together with her friend and her teammates, Sofia forges a plan and is therefore targeted by religious fundamentalists.

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The powerful and emancipatory debut film by Brazilian Lillah Halla tells in an inspiring way about the everyday life of a young woman fighting against conservatism in the Bolsonaro era. After its premiere at the Semaine de la Critique in Cannes, "Levante" has made a brilliant entry into the film world.

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Sofia, a bright and ambitious 17-year-old volleyball player, lives in a poor suburb in Brazil. On the eve of an important tournament that could determine her future, she finds out about her unwanted pregnancy. But ending it - in a country that criminalizes abortion - is almost impossible. Together with her friend and her teammates, Sofia devises a plan and finds herself targeted by religious fundamentalists.

Brazilian filmmaker Lillah Halla's powerful and emancipatory debut film tells the inspiring story of a young woman's everyday life as she fights against conservatism in the Bolsonaro era. After its premiere at the Semaine de la Critique in Cannes, "Levante" has made a brilliant start in the film world.



Price: Reserved tickets must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the start of the event. In case of non-collection, the tickets will be charged.

Regular:
CHF 17.- Numbered seat
Reduced (members KP / Kulturgesellschaft Klosters / guest card):
CHF 15.- Numbered seat
Reduced (young audience up to 18 years / apprentices / students with ID / Kulturlegi):
CHF 10.- Seat numbered
Wheelchair user with accompaniment (regular):
CHF 15.- Numbered seat

Cast
Drama, 2023, Brazil, 99', FSK 16, Director: Lillah Halla
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Photo credit: Cineworx GmbH 2023