Rule 34

Whatever it is, there’s a porn version of it somewhere deep on the internet. And twenty-three-year-old Simone learns this as well – a dedicated law student and defender of domestic violence victims during the day, and a webcam sex worker and model at night. Between academic discussions on the sexist legal system in Brazil, Simone explores the limits of her sexuality online – not only because of the paying customers who demand increasingly extreme performances but also out of her own curiosity. When she comes across a BDSM video about consensual and satisfying asphyxiation, she cannot deny herself any longer in expanding the limits of her own sexual comfort. This sweaty, breathy drama about an erotic experiment, open-mindedness, and also the complexity and ownership of one’s body earned the director Julia Murat a Golden Leopard at the prestigious Locarno festival.

Julia Murat

Julia Murat, a filmmaker born in Rio de Janeiro, has already left a mark in the world. Her diverse portfolio features short films, experimental videos, commercials and video installations. Her remarkable film journey also boasts a FIPRESCI award from Berlinale for her film Pendular. Rule 34 earned her a Golden Leopard at the prestigious Locarno festival in 2022.