Lincoln Péricles

Lincoln Péricles (also known as LK) is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer born in Capão Redondo, on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil, where he lives and works. Founder of Astúcia Filmes and Cinemateca da Quebrada, he began his career making films that circulated through pirate DVD stands and cine-clubs, and today reaches festivals such as Doclisboa, FICValdivia, NFMLA, and FID Marseille, as well as institutions like the Instituto Moreira Salles, the Centre Pompidou, and the Regards Satellites festival.His work has been recognized by critics and academia alike, with master’s and doctoral theses, a critical retrospective by Revista Descompasso, and a feature in Cahiers du Cinéma. He has been selected for residencies and labs in Los Angeles, such as BRAVO and NewFilmmakers LA, and was awarded the William Greaves Fund in the United States.He has lived and participated in residencies and showcases in Kenya, Mexico, France, and Portugal, and has given masterclasses in Uganda, France, and Brazil. Among his recent works are Mutirão: O Filme (2022), screened at more than 50 festivals, and Meu Amigo Pedro MIXTAPE (2024), which won Best Latin American Short Film at FICValdivia.

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ABOUT Sobre a Luta [About the Fight]

Jucielen Romeu, an anti-racist activist and professional boxer, is trained in a grassroots organization that helps youth from poor neighborhoods in São Paulo, Brazil. Now a member of the national team, she has competed in two Olympic Games and is preparing for her third. About the Fight depicts her struggles inside and outside the ring, along with other high-performance athletes.

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