Author cinema invites us to immerse ourselves in a moving story that explores the depths of love, identity and the search for a place to belong. High Tide, the new queer drama directed by the acclaimed Marco Calvani, hits CINESA screens on November 11, 2025, promising an intimate and honest cinematic experience.
A Cast of Stars for a Universal History
The film has an exceptional cast that brings its complex characters to life. Marco Pigossi, known for his work on Invisible City, plays Lourenço, an undocumented Brazilian immigrant trying to rebuild his life after a breakup. Alongside him, James Bland, from the series Giants, plays Maurice, an American nurse on vacation, whose unexpected connection challenges his fears and pasts. The legendary Marisa Tomei, Oscar winner for My Cousin Vinny and acclaimed for her role in The Wrestler, completes this stellar trio, guaranteeing performances full of truth and sensitivity.
Have you ever felt at a turning point, where the past and future blur, but the present offers you new possibilities?
The Plot: An Encounter in Provincetown
The plot takes place in bright but often lonely Provincetown, a perfect setting for introspection and self-discovery. Lourenço, after a painful breakup, is looking for a new beginning. It is in this context of vulnerability and hope that she meets Maurice, and what begins as a chance encounter transforms into a deep connection that forces them to confront their deepest fears and the universal need to find a sense of belonging.
High Tide addresses such relevant topics as:
- Identity: The exploration of who we are and how we define ourselves in a constantly changing world.
- Uprooting: The experience of those looking for a home, both physical and emotional.
- Second chances: The belief in the ability to reinvent oneself and find happiness after adversity.
The film offers a diverse and realistic representation of contemporary queer relationships and the migrant experience, elements that make it deeply human and relevant in the current landscape.
The Director’s Vision: A Personal Reflection
Marco Calvani shares that the genesis of High Tide occurred in the summer of 2020, during the pandemic, a period of uncertainty that, paradoxically, gave him the opportunity to leave his comfort zone and delve deeper into himself. As a gay man and narrator, Calvani recognizes the internal struggle of Lourenço, a character who, like him, longs for sexual and emotional independence and freedom in mind, body and soul.
What does it mean to you to be free in mind, body and soul? How do you think cinema can help make these internal struggles visible? Why Can’t You Miss High Tide?
- Realism and emotion: A deeply human story about uprooting, loneliness and second chances.
- Diverse representation: Honestly portrays the migrant experience and LGTBIQ+ relationships in a current and realistic context.
- Exceptional cast: Marco Pigossi, James Bland and Marisa Tomei offer performances full of truth and sensitivity.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this cinematic journey that promises to touch the heart and open dialogue. Tickets are now available at www.cinesa.es for the Diagonal Mar (Barcelona), Méndez Álvaro and Manoteras (Madrid) and Nueva Condomina (Murcia) theaters.
