Dreaming of Lions (2025)
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
Director: Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 8, 2025
Cast
- Denise Fraga - Gilda
- João Nunes Monteiro - Amadeu
- Joana Ribeiro - Isa
- Sandra Faleiro - Eva
- Alexander Tuji Nam - Bruno
- Victoria Guerra - Laurinda
- António Durães - Idalino
- Roberto Bomtempo - Lúcio
- Dinarte de Freitas - Segurança Breezy
- Rita Revez - Mulher Funerária
Screenplay
Music: Toni M. Mir
Cinematography: Glauco Firpo
Editing: Kathryn J. Schubert, Bruno Lasevicius
Production: Promenade, Darya Films, Capuri, Cinètica Produccions
Country: Brazil, Portugal, Spain
Language: Español, Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy
Keywords
intimate, absurd, hilarious, intense, audacious
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreaming of Lions about?
- Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
- Who directed Dreaming of Lions?
- Dreaming of Lions was directed by Paolo Marinou-Blanco.
- Who stars in Dreaming of Lions?
- Dreaming of Lions stars Denise Fraga, João Nunes Monteiro, Joana Ribeiro, Sandra Faleiro, Alexander Tuji Nam, Victoria Guerra.
- How long is Dreaming of Lions?
- Dreaming of Lions has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Dreaming of Lions?
- Dreaming of Lions is a Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Dreaming of Lions produced?
- Dreaming of Lions was produced in Brazil, Portugal, Spain.
- What are the themes of Dreaming of Lions?
- The themes of Dreaming of Lions include: Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.