In Caxinas, a fishing neighborhood in Vila do Conde, a city on the north of Portugal Read More »
Tag Archives: Portugal
Forget Everything I’ve Told You (2002) António Ferreira
A tragic-comedy over a dysfunctional Portuguese family. The story of six people who love, hate, split up and meet again Read More »
Les démons (1973) Jesús Franco, Anne Libert, Carmen Yazalde
As the scarlet flames lick her pale and desperate face while the feeble body is eager to succumb Read More »
Nazaré (1952) Manuel Guimarães, Virgilio Teixeira
The sea, often treacherous, is the only source of living of the people of Nazaré. Read More »
The Wheat and the Tares (1965) Manuel Guimarães
A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic Read More »
Viúva Rica Solteira Não Fica / Widow and Rich No Longer a Bitch (2006)
In the late 19th century, the life of an aristocratic Lady, divided between love Read More »
O Rio do Ouro / River of Gold (1998) Paulo Rocha
Carolina (Isabel Ruth), an aging local grande dame who works at a crossing point on the titular river Read More »
Máscara de Aço contra Abismo Azul (1989) Paulo Rocha
In Máscara de Aço contra Abismo Azul (Mask of Steel Versus Blue Abyss), Paulo Rocha does Read More »
Water and Salt / Água e Sal (2001) Teresa Villaverde
Ana lives in a little village by the sea, with her husband and her daughter. Read More »
The Blue Eyes of Yonta / Udju Azul di Yonta (1992)
A beautiful, intelligent and flirtatious young girl, Yonta, is secretly in love with a friend of her parents Read More »