Baby

After he’s released from a juvie, eighteen-year-old Wellington finds himself in the middle of the busy São Paulo – with no family support, no money, and no clue what to do next. His situation changes when he meets Ronaldo, an older guy who makes his living as a sex worker. While the inexperienced Wellington is trying to figure out his place in the world of adults, Ronaldo’s already got his tried and tested ways to keep afloat. A peculiar bond develops between the men, something much more complicated than just mere love. But will it be enough for them to be happy? Marcelo Caetano’s second film examines the numerous layers of human relationships and the struggles of underprivileged queer people who often need to resort to illegal activities to survive. Baby premiered in Cannes' Semaine de la Critique, snagging the Louis Roederer Foundation Award for rising stars, and later won the Best Latino American Film Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Marcelo Caetano is a Brazilian director and screenwriter who loves exploring the complicated relationship between queer characters and the world around them. His first feature film, Corpo Elétrico (2017), was screened in the competition sections of numerous prestigious festivals worldwide. Caetano has also worked on more than 20 feature projects as an assistant director or casting director.