A Santa Joana dos Matadouros

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Released November 29, 2024

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Overview

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.

Origin Country

Portugal


Original Language

Portuguese


Original Title

A Santa Joana dos Matadouros


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Portugal

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Português (Portuguese)

Production Companies

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    Câmara Municipal do Porto

    Portugal

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    Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto

    Portugal

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    Confederação

    Portugal

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