The Sky Above

2011·1h 12m·★ 4.5

Portuguese original

Documentary Drama

Blurring borders between documentary and fiction, this film portrays a few moments from the lives of three people from Belo Horizonte: a transsexual prostitute and academic, a Hare Krishna soccer fan and a would-be writer.

LUXEN Decision Guide

Does this fit your night?

A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.

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Who it is for

Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.

Commitment

Light commitment · 1h 12m

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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.

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