In Vitro

In a nearby future, where the male gender is banned, a woman discovers that her missing mother, a scientist, was growing a man in her lab. While she tries to understand the motive for her mother's actions, she develops a peculiar relationship with this man.

Directed by Maurizio Mancioli, In Vitro leans on a strong ensemble — Lillian Hasting, Carlos Jordão, Alice Ruiz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.