A Santa Joana dos Matadouros (2024)
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.
Director: João Sousa Cardoso
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 29, 2024
Cast
Screenplay
Music: João Covita, Nuno Sousa
Cinematography: Ricardo Novais Pereira, José Guilherme Marques
Editing: João Sousa Cardoso, Tiago Afonso
Production: Câmara Municipal do Porto, Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto, Confederação
Country: Portugal
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
brecht, brechtian, theatre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Santa Joana dos Matadouros about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Santa Joana dos Matadouros?
- A Santa Joana dos Matadouros was directed by João Sousa Cardoso.
- Who stars in A Santa Joana dos Matadouros?
- A Santa Joana dos Matadouros stars Constança Carvalho Homem, Ricardo Bueno, Marta Bonito, Joel Sines, Adelaide Teixeira, Valdemar Santos.
- What genre is A Santa Joana dos Matadouros?
- A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a Drama film.
- Where was A Santa Joana dos Matadouros produced?
- A Santa Joana dos Matadouros was produced in Portugal.