Palaces of Pity (2011)
Haunted by their own directionless lives, two pre-adolescent girls reunite while visiting their ailing grandmother. In the midst of her fantasies of a medieval past - one consumed by fear and desire - the two girls are transformed and confront a legacy of oppression, juxtaposing their budding identities to a trial condemning two Moorish homosexuals to burn at the stake.
Director: Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: September 2, 2011
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eberhard Schedl, Natxo Checa
Editing: Daniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes
Production: A Mutual Respect
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
lgbt, gay theme
More Films by Director: Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palaces of Pity about?
- Haunted by their own directionless lives, two pre-adolescent girls reunite while visiting their ailing grandmother. In the midst of her fantasies of a medieval past - one consumed by fear and desire - the two girls are transformed and confront a legacy of oppression, juxtaposing their budding identities to a trial condemning two Moorish homosexuals to burn at the stake.
- Who directed Palaces of Pity?
- Palaces of Pity was directed by Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt.
- Who stars in Palaces of Pity?
- Palaces of Pity stars Alcina Abrantes, Ana Rita Franco, Teresa Castro, Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt, Andreia Martina.
- How long is Palaces of Pity?
- Palaces of Pity has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- Where was Palaces of Pity produced?
- Palaces of Pity was produced in Portugal.