The Fortunate Ones (2024)
Algarve, late 90s. Following the death of her grandmother, Milene - a strong young woman full of life despite a slight mental handicap - divides her life between her family of notables and a Cape Verdean family that keeps her going, whom she met when her grandmother died. The wind that whistles in the cranes plunges us into the world of two families against the backdrop of Portugal's recent past.
Director: Jeanne Waltz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 14, 2024
Cast
- Rita Cabaço - Milene
- Milton Lopes - Antonino
- Maria Fortes - Ana Mata
- Isabel Cardoso - Felícia
- Beatriz Batarda - Ângela Margarida
- Carla Maciel - Gininha
- Ruben Garcia - Afonso
- João Lagarto - Rui Ludovice
- Romeu Runa - Tio Dom
- Cleo Diára - Claudina
Screenplay
- Jeanne Waltz
- Lídia Jorge (Novel)
Music: Dino D'Santiago
Editing: Myriam Rachmuth
Production: Box Productions, C.R.I.M. Produções
Country: Portugal, Switzerland
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
portugal, wild child, mental health, construction worker, arrested development, independent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fortunate Ones about?
- Algarve, late 90s. Following the death of her grandmother, Milene - a strong young woman full of life despite a slight mental handicap - divides her life between her family of notables and a Cape Verdean family that keeps her going, whom she met when her grandmother died. The wind that whistles in the cranes plunges us into the world of two families against the backdrop of Portugal's recent past.
- Who directed The Fortunate Ones?
- The Fortunate Ones was directed by Jeanne Waltz.
- Who stars in The Fortunate Ones?
- The Fortunate Ones stars Rita Cabaço, Milton Lopes, Maria Fortes, Isabel Cardoso, Beatriz Batarda, Carla Maciel.
- How long is The Fortunate Ones?
- The Fortunate Ones has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Fortunate Ones?
- The Fortunate Ones is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fortunate Ones produced?
- The Fortunate Ones was produced in Portugal, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of The Fortunate Ones?
- The themes of The Fortunate Ones include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.