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Homo Ludens

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Homo Ludens

"GET LOST IN FANTASY"

2026

0h 6m

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Fantasy

Mystery

Overview

A person gets lost in the world of fantasy, while chasing a strange human figure and coming across the most bizarre spaces.

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3 featured cast members

Starring

João Gabriel Salgueiro

Diretor

Davi Dias

Operador de Câmera

Villas

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Directed by: João Gabriel Salgueiro
Villas
Written by: João Gabriel Salgueiro
Villas

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