Shot in film and hand processed by the director for over 20 years, Lucefece mixes personal, political, and mythical views on reality exorcizing old ghosts.
Stories from the director's childhood, together with conversations with his father, that fought in the colonial war in Africa and later was arrested, prepare the scenario for a profound reflection on today's world. The film spirals like a snake traveling through time, an eternal recurrence, mixing documentary with film essay and autobiographical tones.
Awards
Festivals
Caminhos do Cinema Português - Caminhos Selection, Portugal, 2023.
Doclisboa - National Competition, Portugal, 2023.
Credits
Direction
Ricardo Leite
Written
Ricardo Leite and Eloy Enciso
Cinematography
Pedro Neves, Ricardo Leite, José Alberto, Pinto Manuel and João Montenegro
Editing
Eloy Enciso
Music
Boiar, Furthers, Colm O’Ciosóig, João Ricardo OCP, André Coelho Metadevice and Azabache
Sound
Ricardo Leite and Pedro Neves
Voice Over
Ricardo Leite
Sound Mixing
Maurício D’Orey
Producer
Pedro Neves
Production
Red Desert
Development
Film developed at Arché, Porto Post Doc 2018 and Film screened at the Industry Screenings of Porto Post Doc
Financial Support
Instituto do Cinema e Audiovisual (post-production of films), RTP, Filmaporto, Porto Vintage Guest House and KODAK





