Pornomelancolía

Film program, AR/BR/FR 2022, 98 min., span. OV + engl. UT

By: Manuel Abramovich

With: Lalo Santos

The 18^th edition of the Pornfilmfestival opens with the fourth feature documentary by Argentine director Manuel Abramovich: “Pornomelancolía”. The film is a portrayal of Mexican sex performer Lalo Santos, who performs in front of the camera in films and social media for thousands of followers. The documentary follows his everyday life and specifically during his shooting days portraying the role of Emiliano Zapata in a gay porn movie. The film is a deep exploration about the limits of intimacy, virtual communication and the documentary form itself. It had its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Constanza Godoy