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"As Águas da Saudade" – produced at Comuna Studios in Lisbon – is inspired by the legend of Inês de Castro and King Pedro I of Portugal. This story is as old as the sea, as timeless as a black evening gown, and lives on in the Portuguese Fado tradition. The film, directed by Daniel Lathwesen for Kaltblut Magazine, is available for you on gosee.news.
The story of Inês de Castro and King Pedro I is Portugal's most famous and tragic love story – often referred to as the "Portuguese Romeo and Juliet."
Inês came to Portugal in 1340 as a lady-in-waiting to Pedro's wife, Constança. Pedro fell hopelessly in love with her. After Constança's death, Pedro lived openly with Inês and had children with her. This displeased the nobility, as Inês came from an influential Castilian family. Pedro's father, King Afonso IV, feared for Portugal's independence and had Inês murdered in 1355 at the Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery in Coimbra by three noblemen.
Fado, a musical form that condenses longing, honor, and unrequited love into a gentle, timeless rhythm, keeps this love alive to this day. It conjures images that touch generations: the cloak of night, the golden rim of the crown, the restless blue of the sea, and the secret promise that began in royal halls and never truly faded.
The fashion film "As Águas da Saudade" transforms this into more than just a story: it weaves legend and haute couture in the form of contemporary silhouettes by Portuguese designers. Black dominates the night; gold plays with the contours of fleeting moments; red flickers like the heartbeat of passion. The fabrics bear witness to this: heavy velvet, delicate lace, impeccable cuts. Every seam tells a story of loyalty, honor, and the eternal question of what endures when the storm rages. And if, by chance, an eyebrow or two happens to stray from the line - that is entirely intentional.
"In this fusion of culture and haute couture, fashion becomes not merely clothing, but a poem in fabric: a visual ballad that makes saudade, deep longing, tangible. The narrative speaks of nation, memory, and a love that endures despite all obstacles—a timeless reminder that beauty always carries responsibility." - Daniel Lathwesen, Director.
The musical piece "As Águas da Saudade" primarily refers to a classic sertanejo song by Milionário & José Rico from 1975, which deals with unrequited love and deep longing. It is an emotional song considered a classic in the Brazilian music scene, speaking of loss, memories, and the landscape as a mirror of the soul.
04.05.2026
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This fashion shorts was produced exclusively for KALTBLUT Magazine in Berlin by director Daniel Lathwesen and combines fashion aesthetics with a dark cinematic reference.
Inspired by Sid Davis's so-called "educational film" about the dangers of predatory homosexuals—a work that exaggerated and distorted the strict moral order prevalent in the 1960s—the piece approaches the topic with a playful wink and the question: were you really serious?
The 1961 original is reimagined here to question and comment on the rigid views of society at the time. Sid Davis's infamous film portrays homosexuality as a "disease" and criminal behavior. It falsely claims that homosexuals inevitably and fundamentally molest children and teenagers.
His film "Boys Beware" (1961) is cited by historians and LGBT activists as one of the most damaging examples of the pathologization of homosexuality. Equating homosexuality with pedophilia and mental illness, it helped to cement the image of the "predatory homosexual" in American society.
This was no joke—Davis's films provided the visual justification for the political persecution of LGBT people during the McCarthy era, in which thousands were dismissed from public service for being deemed a "security risk" or morally unstable.
Sid Davis (1916–2006)—incidentally, a close friend of John Wayne, whose on-screen double he was for many years—was an influential American independent filmmaker best known for his more than 150 so-called "social guidance films." These short, often depressingly pessimistic "educational films" were shown in US schools nationwide between the 1950s and 1970s to warn children about moral and physical dangers.
Today, the original film, *Boys Beware*, is considered a historical document of the intolerance and homophobia prevalent in the US during the 1950s and 60s. Due to its absurd and exaggerated portrayal, it has become an object of ridicule in popular culture.
Since the late 1980s, the LGBT community has reclaimed these "horror films." Because of the wooden acting, absurd dialogue, and ridiculously over-the-top moralizing, films like *Boys Beware* are now celebrated as "camp" in queer culture. Incidentally, Davis, who harmed thousands of people with his nonsense, remained unrepentant until his death in 2006.
08.04.2026
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"I spent Valentine´s day with my AI boo. Things got weird!" Daniel Lathwesen, CD, Marketing Crack, Content Creator and AI Pro.
Valentine's Day in Pastel Ville is a charming visual narrative that celebrates the magic of love in a whimsical town filled with pastel hues. The story unfolds through delightful and surreal scenes showcasing a diverse community of residents, each uniquely expressing their connections and relationships.
In this freelance artistic work, Creative Director Daniel Lathwesen used different AI tools like Midjourney, Kling, Runway and ElevenLabs to capture the joy, creativity, and inclusivity of the holiday, inviting viewers to experience the warmth and unity that fills the air on this special day.
24.02.2025
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