The Gypsy
Overview
A deeply personal documentary that follows Benício Bem, a queer artist from Piauí whose music and identity are shaped by the vibrant fusion of Romani heritage and Northeastern Brazilian popular culture. More than a portrait of a performer, the film is an intimate exploration of gender, self-expression, and resistance. In a society where queerness and regional culture are often marginalized, Benício embarks on a symbolic and cosmic journey of affirmation, challenging binary norms, confronting stigma, and reclaiming space as an LGBTQ+ artist in a conservative landscape. Through his voice, body, and artistry, he navigates questions of visibility, belonging, and the spiritual dimensions of identity.
Release date
12/08/2026
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Original Soundtrack
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Last Nomads Of Everest
Tell me who I am
Fogo de Conselho
Eldest Among the Seven
The Revolution of the Muses
Les mains libres
Jelmoli – Biography of a Department Store
Hijacking the Holy Land
El campo para el hombre
Cinéastes de notre temps : Norman McLaren
Another Side of the Forest
American Blackout
Hitler's Supercars
One October
Olle Olsson Hagalund
Polnische Passion
Wähle das Leben
Mirades: Retrats Sense Sostre
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Live from the 2018 Bunbury Music Festival
Contempt of Conscience