Will-o'-the-Wisp

As he faces death, Alfredo recalls his youth and his ambition to join the fire brigade. This reflection focuses on his relationship with Afonso, an instructor whose presence leads the two men into a romance driven by desire and a shared goal to challenge the existing social order.

This production is a co-production between Portugal, France, and the United States. It was directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, who also served as a producer and co-writer. This is the second film in his directing chronology following Venice 70: Future Reloaded. The movie stars Mauro Costa as Alfredo and André Cabral as Afonso, with Joel Branco and Oceano Cruz playing the characters in a later time period. Margarida Vila-Nova and Miguel Loureiro are also part of a credited cast of 25.

The film blends elements of comedy, fantasy, music, and romance. It holds a 6/10 rating on IMDb based on 1,300 votes, while on TMDB it has a 6/10 rating from 29 votes.