BUALA

is a Cape Verdean filmmaker based in Lisbon, known for exploring themes of identity through a poetic style and narrative. His debut film, “Kmêdeus,” premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2020. His recent short, “The Last Harvest,” examines Cape Verdean immigrants in Lisbon and the identity “portals” in the diaspora. He is currently developing his first feature, “The Flowers of the Dead,” furthering his commitment to a unique visual and narrative aesthetic for Cape Verdean cinema.