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202517mBrazil

Besta Fubana

Synopsis

A trans short film that centers trans stories—by and for trans people, both in front of and behind the camera. Elizabeth arrives in the city with fierce eyes, wild hair, sharp nails, and a suitcase full of fragments of past tenderness. She drifts through encounters with men who, like cigarette smoke, warm the body, fade away, and slowly kill. Each takes and leaves something behind. Elizabeth accepts this cycle, knowing that on full-moon nights she must keep away from beaches, forests, and trousered men. The moon awakens the beast within her—sharp-clawed, born to survive, feeding on her pain. She hides it, distancing herself from flesh when it claws at her skin. But one man comes too close, witnessing her under the full moon, seeing her beast, her besta fubana, in her most fragile state.

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Artia
Screenplay & Story
Artia
Original Title
Besta Fubana
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
17m
Production Budget
$1K
Production Studios
Cinemare, Canela Vermelha Produção, Cabra Quente Filmes, Curumim Produções, Ventana Filmes

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Artia

Screenplay & Story

Artia

Director of Photography

Luara Guerra

Producers

Jazz

Department Leadership Roster

Artia

Artia

Director

Jazz

Jazz

Producer

Baratyna

Costume Design

Artia

Artia

Writer

Luara Guerra

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Besta Fubana.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Besta Fubana

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Besta Fubana about?

A trans short film that centers trans stories—by and for trans people, both in front of and behind the camera. Elizabeth arrives in the city with fierce eyes, wild hair, sharp nails, and a suitcase full of fragments of past tenderness. She drifts through encounters with men who, like cigarette smoke, warm the body, fade away, and slowly kill. Each takes and leaves something behind. Elizabeth accepts this cycle, knowing that on full-moon nights she must keep away from beaches, forests, and trousered men. The moon awakens the beast within her—sharp-clawed, born to survive, feeding on her pain. She hides it, distancing herself from flesh when it claws at her skin. But one man comes too close, witnessing her under the full moon, seeing her beast, her besta fubana, in her most fragile state.

Who directed Besta Fubana?

Besta Fubana was directed by Artia.

Who stars in Besta Fubana?

The principal cast of Besta Fubana includes Dely, Eduardo, Silvillan.

When was Besta Fubana released and how long is it?

Besta Fubana was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.