Civil War (2010)

Civil War (2010) poster

Summer of 1982, a beach in the south of Portugal. Rui and his parents live closed in their worlds, blind to the failure that characterizes them as a family and condemns them to the malaise of survival. Rui will have school exams but he is only interested in music and in the exploration of imaginary worlds that he constantly sketches in drawings. Only Joana seems capable of pulling him out of his autism. The girl's vitality fascinates him.

Director: Pedro Caldas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Leonardo Simões
Editing: Nelly Quettier
Production: Blackmaria
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

beach, coming of age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Civil War about?
Summer of 1982, a beach in the south of Portugal. Rui and his parents live closed in their worlds, blind to the failure that characterizes them as a family and condemns them to the malaise of survival. Rui will have school exams but he is only interested in music and in the exploration of imaginary worlds that he constantly sketches in drawings. Only Joana seems capable of pulling him out of his autism. The girl's vitality fascinates him.
Who directed Civil War?
Civil War was directed by Pedro Caldas.
Who stars in Civil War?
Civil War stars Francisco Belard, Maria Leite, Nuno Romano, Catarina Wall, Pedro M. Ruivo, Leonor Coutinho Cabral.
How long is Civil War?
Civil War has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Civil War?
Civil War is a Drama film.
Where was Civil War produced?
Civil War was produced in Portugal.
What are the themes of Civil War?
The themes of Civil War include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.