In just six minutes, João Gabriel Salgueiro and Villas co-direct a dizzying dive into the nature of play and reality in "Homo Ludens." The short film follows a young man, portrayed by João Gabriel Salgueiro, who becomes increasingly unmoored as the line between game and existence blurs. Alongside him, Davi Dias and Villas appear as figures who challenge his perception, pulling him deeper into a world where rules are fluid and identity is a performance. The central conflict emerges as the protagonist struggles to distinguish voluntary play from compulsion, questioning whether he is the player or the pawn. With a tone that is both playful and unsettling, the film uses its brief runtime to explore philosophical questions about freedom, control, and the primal human urge to play. This experimental work creates a hypnotic atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.