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| The Best Friend | |
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| Portuguese | O Melhor Amigo |
| Directed by | Allan Deberton |
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| Cinematography | Beto Martins |
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| Music by | Herlon Robson |
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Running time | 96 mins. |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
The Best Friend (Portuguese: O Melhor Amigo) is a 2024 Brazilian LGBTQ+ independent musical romantic comedy film directed by Allan Deberton, adapted from his own short by the same name. The film stars Vinicius Teixeira and Gabriel Fuentes. It premiered on Mix Brasil in 2024, before a limited theatrical release throughout Brazil in 2025.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]On Canoa Quebrada beach, the reunion between two friends rekindles old desires.
Cast
[edit]- Vinícius Teixeira as Lucas
- Gabriel Fuentes as Felipe
- Léo Bahia as Martin
- Cláudia Ohana as Estrela Davis
- Mateus Carrieri as José
- Solange Teixeira as Roberta
Reception
[edit]Zachary Wild of The Rectangular View praised the aesthetics: "[The film] is one of the most refreshing movies I've seen in years. It takes place in a laid-back beach community full of vibrant colors, beautiful backgrounds, and a cast of flirtatious characters who set the tone."[2]
Frank J. Avella of The Contending lauded certain aspects: "It's certainly a unique and curious movie. And Gabriel Fuentes has a smoldering quality that will make gay men want to swoon (count me among them) so that is more than enough to keep gay audiences enthralled."[3]
Meanwhile, Emilie Black of Cinema Crazed found it indulgent: "[The film] is a romantic comedy telling a tale of wanting, lust, loss, and taking risks that may not all pay off. There is a lot in here and sometimes there is too much here."[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Demons at Dawn". Rotten Tomatoes. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Wild, Zachary (11 July 2026). "Movie Review: The Best Friend". The Rectangular View. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Avella, Frank J. (8 April 2025). "Wicked Queer 41, Boston's LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Boasts Handful of Worthy Gems". The Contending. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Black, Emilie (27 August 2025). "THE BEST FRIEND (AKA O MELHOR AMIGO) (2024) [FILMOUT SAN DIEGO 2025]". Cinema Crazed. Retrieved 23 September 2026.