Overview
Although they exchange only a fleeting glance, the encounter has a profound effect on the pair. As his friends try and set him up with a local girl, Rafa’s thoughts remain with Ibrahim. Meanwhile, Ibrahim finds himself isolated in the big city, treated like an outsider, with the threat of deportation hanging over his head. When the two boys meet again, they form a close bond and decide to work together to find a way for Ibrahim to escape his fate and live the life he wants. Against a backdrop of societal pressures and racial tensions, Mikel Rueda’s arresting debut boasts two charming performances from its young male leads, expertly capturing the fears and excitement of first love
A escondidas (Hidden Away)
In the bathroom of a crowded nightclub, Ibrahim, a 14-year old Moroccan boy, crosses paths with Spanish teen Rafa. Although they exchange only a fleeting glance, the encounter has a profound effect on the pair. As his friends try and set him up with a local girl, Rafa’s thoughts remain with Ibrahim. Meanwhile, Ibrahim finds himself isolated in the big city, treated like an outsider, with the threat of deportation hanging over his head. When the two boys meet again, they form a close bond and decide to work together to find a way for Ibrahim to escape his fate and live the life he wants. Against a backdrop of societal pressures and racial tensions, Mikel Rueda’s arresting debut boasts two charming performances from its young male leads, expertly capturing the fears and excitement of first love. – Michael Blyth, BFI Flare
Official Selection: BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival, Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival, Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, Out Here Now – Kansas City LGBT Film Festival, ¡Cine Magnífico! Albuquerque, Queer Lisboa, Seattle Latino Film Festival
Opening film
A escondidas (Hidden Away)
Country: Spain
Released: 2014
Dierector: Mikel Rueda
Duration: 98′
