Cast: José Raposo

Direction João Canijo

Cast Beatriz Batarda · Rita Blanco · Fernando Luís · Cleia Almeida

Synopsis In the Darkness of the Night (2004) is a gripping drama directed by João Canijo, which draws inspiration from the Greek tragedy "Iphigenia in Aulis" and transposes it into the context of a provincial Portuguese family. The narrative unfolds as...

Direction Marco Martins

Cast Nuno Lopes · Mariana Nunes · David Semedo · José Raposo

Synopsis Saint George (2016) unfolds in Portugal during the challenging year of 2011, marked by severe economic austerity measures imposed by the Troika (EU, IMF, and ECB). The narrative follows Jorge, a jobless boxer on the brink of losing his family...

Direction João Nicolau

Cast Luísa Cruz · Miguel Lobo Antunes · Américo Silva · Duarte Guimarães

Synopsis Technoboss (2019) follows Luís Rovisco, who is on the brink of retirement. His daily life is filled with melodies he composes to cope with the injustices he faces. However, his world takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the receptionist...

Direction José Sacramento

Cast José Pedro Gomes · António Feio · Maria Rueff · José Raposo

Synopsis Filme da Treta (2006) follows the escapades of Toni and Zézé, a pair of lifelong buddies hailing from a humble, working-class area. These two are known for their laid-back and somewhat disreputable lifestyles, making their way through life with a...

Direction João Canijo

Cast Ana Bustorff · Vítor Norte · João Reis · Teresa Madruga

Synopsis Black Shoes (1998) unfolds in the contemporary Alentejo region, weaving a tale of passion and tragedy inspired by an actual criminal incident. The narrative delves into the complexities of human emotions, exploring the intertwined themes of love and mortality through...

Direction António Ferreira

Cast Filipe Costa · Cláudia Carvalho · Pedro Diogo · José Raposo

Synopsis Embargo (2010) follows the story of Nuno, a man who operates a hot dog stand and has created an innovative foot scanner that could transform the shoe industry. Amidst a fuel shortage and an unusual turn of events, Nuno finds...

Direction António-Pedro Vasconcelos

Cast Soraia Chaves · Ivo Canelas · Nicolau Breyner · Joaquim de Almeida

Synopsis Call Girl (2007) is a Portuguese drama that intertwines themes of love, desire, politics, and corruption. A wealthy businessman aims to construct a luxurious resort hotel in the town of Villanova but encounters obstacles due to local zoning laws. Unable...

Direction Manuel Pureza

Cast Rui Melo · Gabriela Barros · Diogo Amaral · Sofia Sá da Bandeira

Synopsis The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó (2023) chronicles the journey of a fictional music group known as Jesus Quisto. Despite never having existed in the real world, this enigmatic band has managed to release two EPs on digital...

Direction Nicolau Breyner

Cast Pedro Lima · Cláudia Vieira · Vítor Norte · Sofia Aparício

Synopsis El Contrato (2009) follows the story of Peter McShade, a professional assassin tasked with eliminating the most powerful crime lord in the Iberian Peninsula. However, as he delves deeper into the assignment, he uncovers a web of deception and hidden...

Direction Sérgio Graciano

Cast Filipa Areosa · Catarina Wallenstein · Diva O'Branco · Tomás Alves

Synopsis Salgueiro Maia - The implicated (2022) presents the first cinematic portrayal of Fernando Salgueiro Maia, a figure hailed as a hero and the epitome of the 1974 Carnation Revolution. This film delves into the life of the non-conformist anti-hero, shaped...

Direction Bruno Nogueira · Marco Martins

Cast Beatriz Batarda · António Durães · Albano Jerónimo · Tónan Quinto

Direction Sérgio Graciano

Cast Pedro Pimenta · Gabriela Barros · José Condessa · Margarida Marinho

Synopsis O Som Que Desce na Terra (2020) follows the story of Maria da Luz, who is eagerly awaiting the return of her husband, who vanished during the Angolan war. With no information about his whereabouts, she finds solace and shared...

Direction Leonel Vieira

Cast Miguel Guilherme · Sara Matos · Dânia Neto · Manuela Couto

Synopsis O Leão da Estrela (2015) follows the escapades of a passionate football enthusiast who takes his family on a journey to a crucial match in the Alentejo region. Along the way, the family finds themselves in a series of humorous...

Direction Leonardo António

Cast Iolanda Laranjeiro · Maria João Abreu · João Catarré · Marcantonio Del Carlo

Direction António Borges Correia · Carlos Dante · António Martinho · Jorge Humberto

Cast Vera Kolodzig · Diogo Amaral · Sofia Nicholson · António Capelo

Direction João Moreira · Pedro Santo

Cast Adriano Luz · Rogério Samora · José Neto · Gonçalo Waddington

Synopsis O Filme do Bruno Aleixo (2019) follows the journey of Bruno Aleixo, who receives an invitation to pen a biopic about his own life. Struggling with a creative block, he turns to his closest friends for inspiration. Gathering at a...

Direction Paulo Frazão · Jorge Humberto · Atílio Riccó

Cast Fernanda Serrano · Nicolau Breyner · Luís Esparteiro · José Carlos Pereira

Synopsis Louco Amor (TV Series) (2012) follows the story of Carlos, who, after serving 18 years behind bars for ending his wife's life to save her from an untreatable illness, is set free amidst a prison uprising. Initially, he is reluctant...

Direction Iva Areias · João Carvalho · Rafael Cruz · Gonçalo Mourão

Cast Margarida Vila-Nova · Ricardo Pereira · Joana Santos · José Fidalgo

Synopsis Mar Salgado (TV Series) (2014) follows the journey of a mother who, after giving birth to twins and believing they had perished, discovers the truth 16 years later. Driven by a newfound determination, she embarks on a quest to locate...

Direction Jorge Paixão da Costa · Álvaro Fugulin

Cast Mariana Rey Monteiro · Virgílio Castelo · Manuela Santos · Simone de Oliveira

Direction Nuno Madeira Rodrigues

Cast Pepe Rapazote · Joana Seixas · Pedro Gorgia · Pedro Carmo

Synopsis O Último Tesouro (TV Series) (2011) follows the thrilling journey of Pedro, a dedicated university history professor, as he becomes entangled in an extraordinary quest. The catalyst for this adventure is the unearthing of a dagger from the 19th century,...