O FANTASMA

A dog barks and scratches at a closed door. A pair of eyes peer from behind a black rubber mask. Sérgio built the world to his measure. Chased by an insatiable desire, he only plays to win. Indifferent to everything, he spends his hours tied to the loneliness of a cheap bed-and-breakfast, anonymous sex with men, and a job as a rubbish collector in the North of Lisbon.

He is consumed by an insatiable desire, but one night, his eyes find the phantom of his dreams.

Sérgio spies on him. He finds an old swimsuit in his rubbish. Entranced, he puts it on. He follows him in the swimming pool. He knows that he’s not in control of the game, yet he continues, knowing he will inevitably lose.

And the hands that wished to caress remain cuffed, addicted to rejection. Only revenge remains. And the mask of desire, the latex suit, becomes his final dwelling. Now he is alone, no longer of this world.

The tough, artistic masterpiece "O Fantasma" teaches us a thing or two about dissecting, aggravating, and uncompromisingly visualizing insatiable gay lust, (with a dab of sado-masochistic fetish thrown in for good measure!)

" One of the year's 10 best films!"
Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Alexander Horwath, FILM COMMENT MAGAZINE
Brandon Judell, INDIEWIRE.COM

"An absorbing mystery thriller! A film that is as audacious as it is compelling and as dark as it is erotic."
Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Possibly the most arousing non-pornographic film since Y Tu Mama Tambien!"
Jeremy Kinser, IN LOS ANGELES

"A remarkable performance!"
Dennis Lim, VILLAGE VOICE

"Fiercely erotic!"
Gary M. Kramer, GAY CITY NEWS

"Meneses is an intense performer willing to bare all for his art. I challenge anyone to get through this film without getting turned on."
Christine Champagne, OUT.COM

"Dreamlike, hallucinatory...a compelling odyssey."
David Rooney, VARIETY

Audio commentaries: Director, Art Director & film critic
Ricardo Meneses’ spicy Audition interview
Specially isolated “EYE CANDY” moments
Theatrical posters from other countries
"Behind the scenes” photo gallery
Chapter stops
Theatrical trailer
Interactive menus
Coming attractions
16:9 widescreen presentation
DOLBY SR