Dina and Django (1983)
Dina (Maria Santiago) is a teenager brought up by her grandmother, employed as a housekeeper for a fairly well-off family. Since Dina only has her grandmother, she spends her time fantasizing about her life and reading comic-book love stories -- activities that do nothing to improve her dim perspective of reality. Due to these handicaps and her own inexperience, she gets involved with Django (Luis Lucas), a shady character who decides to use her as bait to attract men and then rob them. One day when both are in a taxi with robbery in mind, the driver gets suspicious so Django shoots him, and so does Dina. She escapes and runs away -- though it seems like she has learned too little too late. This story unfolds against a time of upheaval in Portugal (mid-1970s) when the military government is formulating a constitution and social changes are happening everywhere.
Cast
- María Santiago - Dina
- Luís Lucas - Django
- Manuela de Freitas - Dina's Boss
- Sinde Filipe - Dina's Boss
- João Perry - The Bosses' Friend
- Ruy Furtado - Pawnbroker
- Canto e Castro - Man in the Bus
- Manuela Fernandes - Dina's Friend
- António Montez - Taxi Driver
- Geny Frias - Pawnbroker's Wife
Screenplay
- Solveig Nordlund (Story)
- Luiza Neto Jorge
- Solveig Nordlund
- Luiza Neto Jorge (Dialogue)
Keywords
woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dina and Django about?
- Dina (Maria Santiago) is a teenager brought up by her grandmother, employed as a housekeeper for a fairly well-off family. Since Dina only has her grandmother, she spends her time fantasizing about her life and reading comic-book love stories -- activities that do nothing to improve her dim perspective of reality. Due to these handicaps and her own inexperience, she gets involved with Django (Luis Lucas), a shady character who decides to use her as bait to attract men and then rob them. One day when both are in a taxi with robbery in mind, the driver gets suspicious so Django shoots him, and so does Dina. She escapes and runs away -- though it seems like she has learned too little too late. This story unfolds against a time of upheaval in Portugal (mid-1970s) when the military government is formulating a constitution and social changes are happening everywhere.
- Who directed Dina and Django?
- Dina and Django was directed by Solveig Nordlund.
- Who stars in Dina and Django?
- Dina and Django stars María Santiago, Luís Lucas, Manuela de Freitas, Sinde Filipe, João Perry, Ruy Furtado.
- How long is Dina and Django?
- Dina and Django has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Dina and Django?
- Dina and Django is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Dina and Django produced?
- Dina and Django was produced in Portugal.