The Way He Looks

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Daniel Ribeiro
Starring: Eucir de Souza | Fabio Audi | Ghilherme Lobo | Lúcia Romano | Selma Egrei | Tess Amorim

Original language title: Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho

Country: brazil

Year: 2014

Running time: 96

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1702014/reference

Beth says: “What makes THE WAY HE LOOKS a cut above the many other coming-of-age movies that are out there, is in its specificity. Set in a high school in Sao Paolo, the film follows shy, blind Leonardo as the arrival of a new student, Gabriel, sets in motion many changes in Leonardo’s life that affect his relationships with his parents and his best friend (and self-appointed protector) Giovana, and his self-identity. The casting is spot-on, and the actors’ chemistry and emotional clarity make THE WAY HE LOOKS feel authentic and true to its world. Director Daniel Ribeiro bathes his teenage leads with a warm glow that gives Leonardo’s story an iconic yet nostalgic framework.”