A GRANDE ONDA (2020)

Anaisa, a 12-year-old girl, wants to become a tile painter like her father. On the eve of the Lisbon Earthquake, she learns that her family is crypto-Jewish, and she feels torn between the culture she grew up in and her cultural heritage. During the catastrophe, Anaisa rescues a Hebrew Bible and, to protect it from the greed and religious intolerance around her, she must leave her country for a land where she can continue her family tradition and fulfill her dream.

Director: Sandra Santos, Clare Fog
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Production: Sardinha em Lata
Country: Portugal
Language: English
Original Language: pt
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What is A GRANDE ONDA about?
Anaisa, a 12-year-old girl, wants to become a tile painter like her father. On the eve of the Lisbon Earthquake, she learns that her family is crypto-Jewish, and she feels torn between the culture she grew up in and her cultural heritage. During the catastrophe, Anaisa rescues a Hebrew Bible and, to protect it from the greed and religious intolerance around her, she must leave her country for a land where she can continue her family tradition and fulfill her dream.
Who directed A GRANDE ONDA?
A GRANDE ONDA was directed by Sandra Santos, Clare Fog.
Where was A GRANDE ONDA produced?
A GRANDE ONDA was produced in Portugal.