: The "Conceptionists" aim to become "nothing". They burn identification cards to symbolize their break from societal structures.
: The city's planned, functionalist architecture is used to highlight the dysfunction and isolation of the characters. A Concepção - ainda sem legenda
(2005), directed by José Eduardo Belmonte, is a provocative Brazilian drama that serves as a visceral critique of middle-class apathy and the search for radical identity. Set against the modernist backdrop of Brasília, the film explores "Conceptionism," an anarchic doctrine that advocates for the total rejection of money and the ego in favor of unrestrained sex and drug use. Core Narrative and "Conceptionism" : The "Conceptionists" aim to become "nothing"
Belmonte’s direction is characterized by high-energy, "visual amphetamine" editing and heavy experimentation with camera filters and formats. directed by José Eduardo Belmonte