Nuno is a man working at a hot dog stand, who also invented a machine which promises to revolutionize the shoe industry- a foot scanner. In the middle of a gasoline embargo and finding himself in a strange predicament, Nuno becomes mysteriously confined to his car, finding his life suddenly embargoed.
Picture yourself at home... The phone rings and they try to sell you something - the usual idiots... Only this time they're selling you a suicide, your ordered suicide. This is what happened to Luis Tinoco, a wretched creature who had already thought about dying. A comical character, with a bizarre childhood and who in adulthood is unable to be happy. Tinoco buys his own suicide, prepared and designed to match the reason for which he wants to die: love.
Pedro is a young man, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, but one day, he wakes up feeling different.
Amélia & Duarte is a heartfelt stop-motion animated short film that explores the themes of loneliness and love. The story revolves around two characters, Amélia and Duarte, who are dealing with the ups and downs of their relationship. Through stunning visuals and emotional storytelling, this short film beautifully captures the complexity of human emotions and the power of connection.
New short film by João Mendes Pinto
Upon receiving the news that he's dying, a man searches for his friend, hoping to seek a final moment with him.
In an old discotheque in Porto, about to close, Fátima and Vidal meet for what could be their last dance.
Portuguese film.
In a small fishing village, two boys are forced to take part in drug trafficking. When the eldest plans to escape, the younger one is forced to deal with the adversities of being left behind.
In Pena Fria (2014), a family struggles to survive and find hope in a harsh and unyielding environment. They face immense challenges and must rely on their determination and love for each other to persevere. This gripping drama explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the will to survive.
Pilar, a jealous mother, receives her daughter-in-law for her son's birthday dinner for the first time. When she realizes that she's no longer the priority for him, indignant and vindictive, she decides to change her plans for dinner and provoke her daughter-in-law with a dish that knows she hates.
Maria spends her days working in her family’s noisy metal factory. While being oppressed by male violence, she is also responsible for caring for her sister-in-law and niece, both existentially depleted. A revolution starts to boil within her.
In a portuguese suburd, José celebrates his 18th birthday. A silver necklace falls in his hands, offered by his older brother. In the aftermath of this present, the film assumes a nostalgic reflexion about the identity of a lost family.
Zé is forced to work from an early age as a fisherman, as so many others did before him, to support his sickly mother. When he leaves to the other side of the river to ask his sister for help, his resolve — even before settings that are indifferent to his misfortune — becomes clear in a poetic way, even if all that is left for him is to continue his journey.
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