My Friend from Faro (German: Mein Freund aus Faro) is 2008 German drama film. It marks the directorial debut of Nana Neul and stars Anjorka Strechel and Lucie Hollmann. The film premiered on 16 January 2008 at the Max Ophüls Festival, and was awarded the Fritz Raff Screenplay Award.[1]

My Friend from Faro
Directed byNana Neul
Written byNana Neul
Produced byHejo Emons
StarringAnjorka Strechel
Lucie Hollmann
Manuel Cortez
CinematographyLeah Striker
Music byJörg Follert
Release dates
  • 16 January 2008 (2008-01-16) (Max Ophüls Festival)
  • 30 October 2008 (2008-10-30) (Germany)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryGermany
LanguagesGerman
Portuguese

Plot

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Mel, an androgynous teenage tomboy in a dead end job, is obsessed with everything Portuguese. When she meets Jenny, Mel quickly decides that the only way to build a relationship with her is by assuming the alter ego of a Portuguese boy.

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References

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  1. ^ "Max Ophüls Preise: Bester Kurzfilm, Fritz-Raff-Drehbuchpreis und weitere Preise". Filmfestival Max-Ophüls (in German). Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2018. (Max Ophüls Prize: Best Short Film, Fritz Raff Screenplay Award and other prizes)

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