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Set in a remote Chilean mining town in 1982, during the early years of the AIDS epidemic, 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' follows eleven-year-old Lidia. She is lovingly raised by a chosen family of transgender women and drag performers. When a mysterious 'plague' begins to spread, local superstition blames the queer community, suggesting the illness is transmitted through a simple gaze between men in love. As paranoia and hostility escalate, Lidia embarks on a journey to understand the truth and protect her family from the growing threat.
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Set in a remote Chilean mining town in 1982, during the early years of the AIDS epidemic, 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' follows eleven-year-old Lidia. She is lovingly raised by a chosen family of transgender women and drag performers. When a mysterious 'plague' begins to spread, local superstition blames the queer community, suggesting the illness is transmitted through a simple gaze between men in love. As paranoia and hostility escalate, Lidia embarks on a journey to understand the truth and protect her family from the growing threat.
The film was Chile's official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Won the Un Certain Regard award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
The film's budget was approximately €1,000,000, with around €160,000 coming from France's Aide aux Cinémas du Monde fund.
