LENA TERESA
Réalisation Kathia Calil
Brazil · 2026 · 17 min 5 s · Drama
Film soumis au OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
In a call center where even the most basic needs are tightly controlled, two young women working as operators grow closer and develop a bond of intimacy and care, finding in each other the strength to face the vulnerabilities and uncertainties that shape their lives.
À propos du film
In a call center where time is measured, breaks are strictly monitored, and even the most basic needs must conform to company rules, Teresa and Lena share a daily routine marked by precarious working conditions and the dehumanizing nature of their workplace. When Teresa begins to suspect she might be pregnant, a moment of uncertainty and fear unfolds in her life. Lena, who first encounters her alone as she faces this possibility, gradually grows closer to her. Between work, bus rides, and evenings spent at Teresa’s home, the two women develop an unexpected intimacy. Amid the loneliness and difficulties each carries, they find in one another a space for comfort, affection, and freedom. As their relationship deepens, workplace pressures and the choices Teresa must face make the future increasingly uncertain. But, for a brief moment, they discover that they do not have to face it all alone.
Réalisation
Kathia Calil is a Brazilian filmmaker, writer and director based in São Paulo. With over 15 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, she has worked across film, advertising, music videos and institutional projects, developing a multidisciplinary practice that combines creative direction, storytelling and production. As an independent filmmaker, her work explores human relationships, social issues and women's experiences, often focusing on characters navigating vulnerability, identity and belonging. She is the founder of Morena Flor Filmes, an independent production company dedicated to developing original projects and expanding women's presence in the audiovisual industry. Her first short film, Gostou do Meu Batom?, which she wrote, directed and starred in, received the Best Foreign Short award in the United States, alongside other international festival selections. Her second short film, Lena Teresa, is now beginning its festival journey.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026