Providence and the Guitar (2026)
In a distant past, Léon and Elvira Berthelini, itinerant artists, make their living hopping from town to town. In Covarronca, harassed by the Police Commissioner, they are forced to spend the night out in the open. That’s when they meet Stubbs, a young Cambridge student, with whom they find shelter in the home of a painter at odds with his wife. In return for the hospitality, they remind their hosts that the love of art resolves the art of love. Meanwhile, an unusual curse sends them on absurd journeys into the 21st century, where the future of social security and of a rock band are at stake.
Director: João Nicolau
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: January 29, 2026
Cast
Cinematography: Mário Castanheira
Production: O Som e a Fúria
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: João Nicolau
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Providence and the Guitar about?
- In a distant past, Léon and Elvira Berthelini, itinerant artists, make their living hopping from town to town. In Covarronca, harassed by the Police Commissioner, they are forced to spend the night out in the open. That’s when they meet Stubbs, a young Cambridge student, with whom they find shelter in the home of a painter at odds with his wife. In return for the hospitality, they remind their hosts that the love of art resolves the art of love. Meanwhile, an unusual curse sends them on absurd journeys into the 21st century, where the future of social security and of a rock band are at stake.
- Who directed Providence and the Guitar?
- Providence and the Guitar was directed by João Nicolau.
- Who stars in Providence and the Guitar?
- Providence and the Guitar stars Pedro Inês, Clara Riedenstein, Salvador Sobral, Isac Graça, Américo Silva, José Raposo.
- How long is Providence and the Guitar?
- Providence and the Guitar has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Providence and the Guitar?
- Providence and the Guitar is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.