Hakim, 35, a friendly neighborhood cop, must infiltrate the Portuguese community for the purpose of an investigation. But can one become Portuguese in three days? Especially when we know that Hakim is a walking disaster at undercover operations. His clumsiness and bad luck turn his many infiltrations into cataclysms. The case is clearly too big for him. Quickly trapped between his feelings and his mission, Hakim, who lives alone with his mother, will discover a community, but also a family.
Michèle, in her fifties, is homeless and lives at Orly airport where she leads a hard and lonely life. Theo, a mentally handicapped young man, works at the airport and lives with his "Auntie" who has been overprotecting him since he was abandoned by his mother. When Michèle decides to find her son in Lisbon, Theo naively agrees to drive her there, but what she doesn't know is that he only has a car without a license... They then embark on an adventure on the country roads, making us follow people we don't look at, on roads we never take.
Florbela is a biographical drama that tells the story of Florbela Espanca, a famous Portuguese poet known for her passionate and melancholic poems. The movie explores Florbela's life, marriage, struggles with mental health, and her profound connection to poetry. Through beautiful cinematography and compelling performances, it delves into the depths of Florbela's emotions and the impact of her words.
In the film 'E Não se Pode Exterminá-lo?' (1979), a group of characters navigates a political landscape filled with satire and comedy. Based on a play, the story unfolds with sharp wit and thought-provoking moments, delivering a powerful political statement.
Organized like a dream, structured like a musical and with texts, both spoken and sung, that lead us to unexpected, chaotic and exciting situations, which try to grasp part of what the unattainable Alexandre O'Neill left us.
Maria, an executive from Oporto, lives in the search of the right man for her. On the other hand, her two friends, Joana, a doctor that has fallen in love to a co-worker, and Isilda, a hairdresser with an open hart and an adventurous spirit, seem to be happy with their lives. One day though, everything changes. Maria is forced to take care of her father, victim of a brain accident. During these days of turbulence, Maria thinks she has found the perfect man, a mysterious Star, an habitué of chat channels on the Internet. The three friends find out that cense of humour can be the key for a happy life. Internet, romance, a bachelor party; marriage, dates and some adventures are Loving Maria. A film where love shows himself with the most different looks. Love arrives when you don't expect it and goes away when you think it is safe. It can even appear in the light of a mobile computer.
Vera, a single mother with two small children, is forced to have two jobs to survive after her children's father has disappeared. She works as a cashier at a supermarket by day and at night works in a strip club, trying not only to raise her children but also to pay off the debts that her ex-partner left her. Harassed in both jobs, one day she reacts violently when a nightclub client is more daring, being sentenced in court to perform community service in a nursing home, where her irreverence and youth will clash with the authoritarianism and inhumanity of the director. For the elderly who live in the nursing home, Vera is a breath of fresh air that little by little will change their lives, becoming the true home fairy…
A woman gets into a fight with her boyfriend, concerning her lack of humanism. Leaving him abruptly at the Santa Apolónia Station, she strikes a conversation with an interesting homeless man whom she decides to take home to just to show her boyfriend that she cares.
Clara and Vítor are two brothers with a troubled relationship, marked by disagreement about the direction to take in relation to the family relic. The relationship will be more shaken by the sudden appearance of an unexpected visitor called Luís.
The elder matriarch of a dysfunctional family is mistankenly declared dead.
Nine-year-old Paulo stumbles upon a photograph of Miguel, the grandfather he never met, sets out to track him down and eventually meets him, at which point the magic begins.
When an actor assists to the premiere of the experimental B-movie he stars in, film blends with real life, turning it into an actual thriller.
In 'O Meu Avô,' a grandchild shares a special connection with their grandfather, and together they embark on a meaningful journey filled with love, memories, and inspiration. This heartwarming short movie beautifully portrays the importance of family and the cherished moments spent with loved ones. Through their unique bond, the grandchild learns valuable lessons and experiences personal growth, making 'O Meu Avô' a must-watch for those seeking a touching story about the power of relationships.