Fronteriza
Synopsis
Lucca, a young trans man from the outskirts of São Paulo, travels to Foz do Iguaçu — at the crossroads of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina—in search of the father he never knew. There, he meets Diego, a Paraguayan who introduces him to the secrets of the borderland.
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14o Olhar de cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosa Caldeira, Nay Mendl
- Screenplay & Story
- Nay Mendl, Rosa Caldeira, Luane Maciel, Giovanna Branco, Petterson Gherlandi, Gabriel Ramos
- Original Title
- Fronteriza
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Paraguay
- Spoken Languages
- Guarani, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Maloka Filmes, UNILA - Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, Curso de Cinema & Audiovisual da UNILA, Spcine, Secretaria Municipal de Cultura de São Paulo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosa Caldeira, Nay Mendl
Nay Mendl, Rosa Caldeira, Luane Maciel, Giovanna Branco, Petterson Gherlandi, Gabriel Ramos
Verónica Díaz
Nay Mendl, Nayana Ferreira, Rosa Caldeira
Department Leadership Roster
Rosa Caldeira
Director
Nay Mendl
Director
Verónica Díaz
Editor
Nay Mendl
Writer
Rosa Caldeira
Writer
Nay Mendl
Producer
Rosa Caldeira
Producer
Andressa Caniza
Costume Design
Aneco Ashanti Oblangata
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fronteriza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fronteriza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fronteriza about?
Lucca, a young trans man from the outskirts of São Paulo, travels to Foz do Iguaçu — at the crossroads of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina—in search of the father he never knew. There, he meets Diego, a Paraguayan who introduces him to the secrets of the borderland.
Who directed Fronteriza?
Fronteriza was directed by Rosa Caldeira, Nay Mendl.
Who stars in Fronteriza?
The principal cast of Fronteriza includes Nay Mendl, Diegoló, Pablo Parras, Bruna Ravena Braga, Mano Zeu.
When was Fronteriza released and how long is it?
Fronteriza was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.