It Is What It Is

Time moves slowly at Romano’s bar in the Portuguese mountain village of Aboadela. Here, a group of young men pass the days with card games and a lingering longing to escape. Existential reflections intertwine with music-accompanied scooter rides and intimate moments with family. It Is What It Is is a heartfelt portrait of belonging and dreams, capturing with sensitivity the hope for a good life beyond scarce means.

This film is screened in the block Tempo Short Award 2. Buy your tickets here.