Storyline
Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.
Cast & Crew
CC
Constança Carvalho Homem
Joana Dark
LeadRB
Ricardo Bueno
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MB
Marta Bonito
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JS
Joel Sines
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Adelaide Teixeira
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Valdemar Santos
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TV
Tiago Vouga
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RL
Ricardo Leite
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What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. João Sousa Cardoso's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
