O Ouro e o Mundo The Golden World About the Film Domingos and Neusia are a young couple from a small town in Mozambique. She goes to school, he has a low-paying job in a car wash workshop. Yearning for a better life, he decides to make a change. Domingos then embarks on a journey through Mozambique, heading to the gold mines in the north of the country. Neusia stays at home. Shortly afterwards, she has news. Screenings IndieLisboa Join us for the 21st edition of IndieLisboa on Friday, May 31st, at 9:30 pm, at Cinema São Jorge. Repeat at…
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New Article The Arrival of “City of God: A Luta Não Para” Series on HBO Max Introduction The “spin-off” series of the film that changed Brazilian cinema and “City of God” is almost here. Max announced that the HBO Max original series “City of God: A Luta Não Para” will arrive on the service in August, counting on the involvement as producers of Fernando Meirelles, the director of the acclaimed 2002 film, his partner Andrea Barata Ribeiro and the production company O2 Filmes. Series Details The story of the six episodes takes place two decades after the events of the…
Disney+ Series Filming in Lisbon Disney+ Series “If it’s Tuesday it’s Murder” Filming in Lisbon Disney+ announced this Monday the start of filming in Lisbon of its new original series “If it’s Tuesday it’s murder”. The original series brings together a talented cast including Álex García, Inma Cuesta, Ana Wagener, Pedro Casablanc, Biel Montoro, Luisa Gabasa, Paulo Pires, and Adriano Carvalho. About the Series The story follows a group of tourists on an organized trip to Lisbon. This diverse group of individuals finds themselves in a mystery when one of them is found dead the morning after their arrival. Four…
Rosa’s Story: A Tale of Resilience and Music Rosa’s Journey Rosa, a 20-year-old woman from Cape Verde, made the difficult decision to leave her home country and settle in Reboleira, a disadvantaged neighborhood in Lisbon. She works in a local bar, sending money back to her children in Cape Verde. However, her life in Reboleira is far from easy. Challenges Faced Rosa finds herself caught between the harassment of local mobsters and the everyday violence perpetuated by the police. Despite these challenges, she seeks solace among the women in her community. Music as Escape For Rosa, music becomes a form…
Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Nan Goldin of Czechoslovakia Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Nan Goldin of Czechoslovakia The Story of Libuše Jarcovjáková Libuše Jarcovjáková, already nicknamed “Nan Goldin of Czechoslovakia”, finds herself in a suffocating environment after the Prague Spring of 1968. There are few places where she can freely express or explore her sexuality. The camera as a constant companion — and the origin of the film’s material, comprised of her numerous photographs and excerpts from her diaries — captures her journey to West Berlin, escape to Tokyo, and return to Europe. The Film “I’m Not Everything I Want to Be” Featuring…
Article Film with Sebastian Stan as Trump shocks Cannes. His spokesperson announces legal proceedings Introduction A film about Donald Trump’s youth, released on Monday, six months before the US elections, stands out at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which is already entering its final stretch. A few hours later, the campaign of the American presidential candidate announced that he would sue those responsible for “The Apprentice”, in literal translation. The Storyline The film follows the steps of a young Trump (Sebastian Stan) in New York as he began his adventures in the real estate sector and his relationship with the…
Famous LGBTQI+ Love Stories on Screen Famous LGBTQI+ Love Stories on Screen Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in “Brokeback Mountain” Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal delivered unforgettable performances in this poignant love story about two cowboys who fall in love in the 1960s American West. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in “Carol” Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara captivated audiences with their portrayals of two women who develop a romantic relationship in 1950s New York. Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in “Normal People” Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal brought to life the complex relationship between two young men in Ireland in…
Intangible Festival in Évora: A Cultural Celebration Intangible Festival in Évora: A Cultural Celebration About the Event The event, now on its 4th edition, is a collaboration between Évora City Council and Inatel Foundation, with executive production by Gindungo and artistic direction by Carlos Seixas. It has been instrumental in making Évora the winning candidate for European Capital of Culture in 2027. Background The Intangible Festival was created in light of UNESCO’s recognition of Cante Alentejano as Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and the historic center of Évora as a World Heritage Site. The festival aims to connect these heritage dimensions…
The Portuguese-American film “The Girl in the Back Seat”, which premieres on May 16 in Portuguese cinemas, is a testimony to the resilience of independent cinema, the protagonist, screenwriter and producer, Kika Magalhães, told the Lusa agency. “We passed. a lot went into making this film,” said the actress, who worked with director Nick Laurant and her husband, actor Chris Marrone, in Los Angeles, to produce a script she wrote based on real stories of human trafficking. “It was difficult and seeing the film in large cinemas in Portugal is finally our reward”, he stated, considering that the reception in…