Luiza's Desert

Luiza's Desert, known in Portuguese as O Deserto de Luiza, is a drama set for release on June 17, 2026. The film centers on Luiza, a shy fifteen-year-old from Rio de Janeiro who aspires to become an artist. When her mother experiences an acute schizophrenic episode, Luiza is forced to take over the household and assume responsibility for her mother's care. The story follows her efforts to hold her family together while confronting fear, loneliness, and discrimination. The film is produced in Portuguese.