Gugu's World

Gugu, an 11-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a footballer, lives under the loving and open-minded care of his grandmother, Dilma, who protects him from the disapproval of Gugu's father and the surrounding community. As small changes disrupt their everyday lives and Dilma becomes increasingly frail, Gugu fears losing the only safe place he has ever known.

Director: Allan Deberton
Starring: Lázaro Ramos, Teca Pereira, Yuri Gomes, Carlos Francisco
Country/year: Brazil, 2026
Running time: 93 min.
Formato: DCP
Language: English subtitles
Age limit: Allowed for children over 15 years old
Original title: Feito Pipa

Part of the series: MIX CPH LGBTQ+
Founded in 1986, MIX Copenhagen is the longest-running LGBTQIA+ film festival in the Nordics — and one of the oldest in the world. The festival showcases films that challenge common notions of gender and sexuality.