The Scent of Things Remembered (2025)
Not all wars end on the battlefield
An intimate drama about an aging war veteran forced into a retirement home, where he confronts the ghosts of his past and forms an unexpected bond with his Black caregiver.
Director: António Ferreira
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Cast
- Mina Andala - Hermínia
- José Martins - Arménio
- Cláudia Carvalho - Administradora
- Pedro Lamas - João
- Ricardo Vaz Trindade - Homem Funerária
- Teosson Chau - Soldado
- João Damasceno - Médico
- Zeca Carvalho - Fisioterapeuta
- Carlos Dias - Auxiliar
- Robson Lemos - Jefferson
Screenplay
Music: Luís Pedro Madeira
Cinematography: Leandro Valente (Lee Fuzeta)
Editing: António Ferreira
Production: Persona Non Grata Pictures, Muiraquitã Filmes, Diálogos Atómicos
Country: Portugal, Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
aging, racism, colonial war, racismo, ultramar, guerra colonial
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scent of Things Remembered about?
- An intimate drama about an aging war veteran forced into a retirement home, where he confronts the ghosts of his past and forms an unexpected bond with his Black caregiver.
- Who directed The Scent of Things Remembered?
- The Scent of Things Remembered was directed by António Ferreira.
- Who stars in The Scent of Things Remembered?
- The Scent of Things Remembered stars Mina Andala, José Martins, Cláudia Carvalho, Pedro Lamas, Ricardo Vaz Trindade, Teosson Chau.
- How long is The Scent of Things Remembered?
- The Scent of Things Remembered has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Scent of Things Remembered?
- The Scent of Things Remembered is a Drama film.
- Where was The Scent of Things Remembered produced?
- The Scent of Things Remembered was produced in Portugal, Brazil.
- What are the themes of The Scent of Things Remembered?
- The themes of The Scent of Things Remembered include: Social Commentary and Reflection.