The Open Air Cinema returns to the Solar Gallery courtyard in August. Solar — Cinematic Art Gallery offers a selection of outstanding works from the Portuguese and international cinema scene every Saturday of the month.

Saturday, August 31st at 9:30 PM: Come watch the best films from the last edition of Curtas Vila do Conde's My Generation program.

– A SHORT FILM ABOUT KIDS

Ibrahim Handal • 2023 • Palestinian Territory • FIC • 11'

In this captivating Palestinian fiction, we are immersed in the reality of the lives of four children who dare to pursue their dream of going to the beach, something far away and difficult to reach. "A Short Film About Kids" narrates the adventures and challenges the youngsters face to achieve their goals, only to discover that their destiny can change in unexpected ways.

– ALMA'S CONDITION

Sara Naves • 2024 • Portugal, Spain • ANI • 12'

A portrait of the life of Alma, a girl who wakes up every day with a different condition and undergoes physical changes. This condition reflects her state of mind. Alma drifts further and further away from those around her. One day, she notices that everyone suffers from the same condition, all with their problems and difficulties.

– GIGI

Cynthia Calvi • 2024 • France • ANI • 14'

In this short animatipn we follow Gigi, from a little mermaid in disquiet to the radiant woman she is today, in her difficult gender transition, presented in a humorous but also delicate way.

– DEATH TO THE BIKINI!

Justine Gauthier • 2023 • Canada • FIC • 16'

Lili is a 10-year-old girl who hangs out with boys a lot. In the summer, she was used to always swim without a bikini top, but this summer her mother is forcing her to wear one. This brings up a question... why does she have to cover her chest when the boys don't?

– T-ZERO

Vicente Nirō • 2024 • Portugal • ANI • 11'

[Best Film - My Generation]

In an attempt to sell strangely furnished houses with high rents, a real estate agent is confronted by the new and old residents of the city and her problems.

Tickets available at the Solar - Cinematic Art Gallery or at bol.pt.