FOGO FRIO
Jan 28, 2024 · 10m
Director
Chico Peres SmithOverview
Fogo Frio is a contemplative meditation on Portuguese cinema and identity, framed by critic Justine Peres Smith’s haunting narration. Two landscapes—a Portuguese family home and Quebec’s Laurentian wilderness—merge in a dreamlike exploration of memory and artistic belonging. At its center, Lloyd burns letters in a fire, perhaps including Justine’s own words ("Dear Lloyd... Yours truly, Justine"). Their ambiguous bond mirrors the film’s tension between tradition and reinvention. Born from the director’s resistance to conventional "Portuguese cinema," Fogo Frio becomes a personal reckoning—a collaborative, improvisational work that challenges the solitary auteur myth. Through fire, silence, and stark beauty, it asks: How do we make art on our own terms?
Cast of FOGO FRIO
Crew of FOGO FRIO
About FOGO FRIO
What is FOGO FRIO about?
Fogo Frio is a contemplative meditation on Portuguese cinema and identity, framed by critic Justine Peres Smith’s haunting narration. Two landscapes—a Portuguese family home and Quebec’s Laurentian wilderness—merge in a dreamlike exploration of memory and artistic belonging. At its center, Lloyd burns letters in a fire, perhaps including Justine’s own words ("Dear Lloyd... Yours truly…
When was FOGO FRIO released?
FOGO FRIO was released on January 28, 2024.
How long is FOGO FRIO?
FOGO FRIO runs 10 minutes.
Who directed FOGO FRIO?
FOGO FRIO was directed by Chico Peres Smith.
Who is in the cast of FOGO FRIO?
The cast of FOGO FRIO includes Justine Smith (Self (Voice)) and Lloyd Smith (Velho Lloyd).