CineBH festival highlights importance of film criticism

The 20th edition of CineBH, the Belo Horizonte International Film Festival, highlights the ongoing importance of film festivals and professional criticism in an era dominated by streaming algorithms and massive marketing campaigns. These spaces allow unknown works to find audiences and enable filmmakers to engage directly with the public.

During the festival, critic Miguel Arcanjo highlighted ‘Pequenas Tragédias’ by Daniel Nolasco as a significant discovery. The film explores themes of belonging and sexuality through the story of a young gay man living in the conservative city of Catalão, Goiás, examining the challenges of navigating social standards in a small-town environment.