Programa Ouvindo Olhares EP17 — Rodrigo Baptista / Cineasta e Curador, Curta PÓLEN e Doc Coimbra

In the episode of October 31, 2025, we welcome Rodrigo Baptista, screenwriter and director of the short film Pólen, a work that blends trash horror, political critique, and dystopian imagination. Filmed in black and white, the short follows the emergence of a giant creature in the skies of the fictional city of Blütendorf, amidst a coup d'état, revealing an acidic look at fear, power, and social collapse. Rodrigo talks about the creative process, the visual references, and the film's journey through festivals. Furthermore, we reflect on the role of independent cinema as a space for resistance and experimentation. Presented by Pedro Gonçalves and Vitória Ortiz.