19 minutes to fall in love with monsters — and question who gets to be 'normal.'
"Haus of Mercury" is a documentary about the drag scene in the city of Fortaleza, with a special look at the House of Mercury, a blooming and growing family of drag queens. Born out of the pandemic, it has already become synonymous of the weird, the strange, the monstrous. And now, they are ready to make the grand debut.
Direction
Two directors, one voice — immersive and unflinching.
Production
Pandemic-born urgency pulses through every frame.
Director
F. Oliveira
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fortaleza's drag scene operates far from São Paulo's mainstream spotlight, creating distinct regional aesthetics often called 'brega' — camp, cheap, and proud.
The 'Haus' spelling signals direct lineage to NYC ballroom culture, specifically the House of Xtravaganza — this is Brazilian queer youth claiming global tradition as their birthright.
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