Name: 1 Minuto na Vida de André e Lisa
Genre: Short
Duration: 1 min

An one-minute short film about two dogs (a couple named André and Lisa) tied together on the same leash when one wants to move away to a different direction forcing the quiet one to move away with him or her (not sure who's who since we don't have a proper introduction to them). But the more decided one actually wins the battle so they move from the right side of the frame to the left.

There isn't much to be said except that those dogs are quite adorable in their simple little act, all captured in just one-take. It doesn't give much the impression of being a short film with some message or anything, it looks more like a TV commercial where you just keep waiting on the product or some brand to be announced. Nothing happens afterwards. And there's also the small theme created by musician André Abujamra early in his career. But, if compared to the future works of director Marcelo Masagão ("Nós que Aqui Estamos Por Vós Esperamos", "Deus Tudo Pode" and others) this one is quite a disappointment since there's nothing deep going on and a mystery because we wonder why he was interested in creating this.

It's a harmless and slightly fun project to watch but don't expech much going around. It's just a simple amusing act and nothing more. 6/10.

Portuguese-language cinema, spanning Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone regions, focuses on history, cultural identity, and the struggles of ordinary people, often framed with poetic or allegorical storytelling. In Portugal, cinema has emphasized meditative pacing and philosophical depth, reflecting on memory and tradition. In Brazil, it has often been politically charged and socially vibrant, highlighting inequality and resilience while experimenting with popular and avant-garde forms.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A brief passage of time with the playful dogs André and Lisa, a very unusual animal couple stuck on the same leash.

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