What is "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" about?

"The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" is a queer drama that follows 11-year-old Lidia, who lives with her beloved queer family in a desert mining town in northern Chile. As an unknown and deadly disease begins to spread, a legend suggests it is transmitted between two men through a simple glance when they fall in love.

When will "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" be released in North America?

The film has been acquired by Altered Innocence and is expected to have a theatrical run in North America in late 2025.

What awards has "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" won?

The film won the Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and it has been selected as Chile's Oscar entry for Best International Feature.

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Queer Drama 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' Wins Big, Heads to North America

15 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Diego Céspedes' directorial debut wins Un Certain Regard award at Cannes
Film selected as Chile's Oscar entry for Best International Feature
Acquired by Altered Innocence for late 2025 theatrical release in North America

Queer Drama 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' Wins Big, Heads to North America

In a significant achievement, Diego Céspedes' directorial debut, "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo," has been selected as Chile's Oscar entry for Best International Feature. The film, which premiered earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Un Certain Regard award, has now been acquired by the LGBTQ film distributor Altered Innocence.