Thereza Menezes
Directing
Known For

At a high school in a rural, isolated ranching community, families panic when teens contract a mysterious "kissing disease" that quickly spreads.
Kissing Game

In present-day São Paulo, a trio of young hearts are about to break. Ricardo has both a steady boyfriend and a wandering eye for a new coworker. Isabella is taking a break from both her boyfriend and best friend Ricardo. And hopeless romantic Felipe has suddenly found himself caught between the two of them. These three have big dreams, yearning passion, and opinionated acquaintances, but they’re all unprepared for what’s to come from Cupid’s arrows.
Music for Bleeding Hearts

Caio and Mari are two young people living in a relationship that goes beyond any definition. Over ten years, the plot transits between three striking moments where their desires conflict and their relationship is put to the test. The film, originated from the short film of the same name in 2006, proposes a reflection on sexuality, labels and how time constructs and transforms relationships.
Something Like That
A couple of centennials, their house, their bodies and their waiting.
Saba

The film explores the different points of view of foreigners living in São Paulo. While competing in a button soccer championship, each character representing their national team, they debate with their opponents relevant issues about what it is like to live in Brazil as a foreigner. The differences and similarities with their home country, the relationship built with the city of São Paulo and, of course, each one's relationship with soccer and the World Cup.
Copa de Botão

As teenagers, Mari and Caio were great friends. Seven years later, they meet again for an important event in Caio's life and he has a surprising proposal for her, which could change both of their lives.