Films by João Niza Ribeiro and Alexandre Siqueira are part of the International Official Short Film Section of the 71st edition of Seminci.
"Asphalt Reds", by João Niza Ribeiro, and "Terminal", by Alexandre Siqueira, are part of the International Official Short Film Section of the 71st edition of Seminci — Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid — which runs from 23 to 31 October 2026 in Valladolid. The section brings together 18 titles from around the world.
Asphalt Reds
On the day of the violent crackdown on migrants in Melilla, Omar, a young Beninese illegal worker in Porto, gallops through the streets of the city on his motorbike, delivering parcels at the behest of the digital eye of the platforms.
Director: João Niza Ribeiro
Portugal/France, 2026, 29'
Production: Pântano Filmes, Terratreme Filmes, Avant La Nuit
It had its world premiere at the Kraków Film Festival (Poland) and won the Audience Award at Curtas Vila do Conde in July 2026.
Terminal
Jorge, a man in his fifties, returns to his mother's house after more than thirty years traveling the world.
Director: Alexandre Siqueira
Portugal/Spain/France, 2026, animation, 16'
Production: BAP – Animation Studios, XBO Films, Studio Kimchi
It had its world premiere in the Short Cuts programme at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), eight years after "Purpleboy", Alexandre Siqueira's previous short film.
Screening dates and times for each session will soon be announced by the festival.
