POWER ALLEY
Power Alley (Levante) by Lillah Halla - 2023 Cannes Film Festival Semaine de la Critique selection - is a gripping Brazilian drama that weaves a tale of personal struggle and societal challenges.Set in São Paulo, it follows Sofia, a spirited teen volleyball player from a modest background, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she faces an unwanted pregnancy. In a society marred by rigid conservatism and restrictive women’s rights, Sofia's story becomes a fight for autonomy and identity.
She is surrounded by a supportive team, including trans and non-binary members making the film a vivid exploration of queer sisterhood and resilience against the odds.
A poignant narrative promises to engage and inspire audiences, bringing a fresh, powerful voice to critical contemporary issues.
Directed by Lilah Halla, 2023, 99 Min, Brazil/Uruguay/France, Drama, Portuguese (with English subtitles)
"A punchy, confrontational energy infuses this celebration of queer sisterhood in the face of Brazilian conservatism," ~ Screen Daily
"The context of the team environment being a highly queer space, complete with trans and non-binary players... gives the notion of overcoming an unwanted pregnancy a unique charge: with a far-right, Bolsonaroist group catching wind of her situation as neighborhood gossip circulates...," Cineuropa
FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
| Festival | City/State | Date |
| Palm Spring International Film Festival | Palm Springs, CA | January 6, 2024 |
| PAFF | Los Angeles, CA | February 10, 2024 |
| Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies | Milwaukee, WS | April 4, 2024 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival 48 | Cleveland, OH | April 4 & 6, 2024 |
| Bureau du Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke | Quebec, Canada | April 13, 2024 |
| TIFF | Toronto, Canada | April 13, 2024 |
| OUTshine Film Festival | Miami, Fl | April 19, 2024 |
| CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival | Bellingham, WA | April 26, 2024 |
| MFAH Films | Houston, TX | June 28, 204 |