O Funeral do Patrão (1975)
Once the boss started deducting a third of the workers' wages on the pretext that it was necessary to purchase new machines in order to compete, a group of workers went on strike, occupied the company, but were expelled from their workplace by the police. Out on the street, the workers think about the best way to make their comrades and the general population aware of the seriousness of their situation. They then decide, by mutual agreement, following the humorous tradition of cegadas and popular theater, to improvise a satirical performance in which they denounce some typical examples of capitalist exploitation. From the bandstand, which serves as their rehearsal stage, to the final procession, which unexpectedly takes on a different tone, the workers learn and teach us how scathing and uncompromising criticism of capitalist institutions can be transformed into a celebration of struggle, joy, and unity.
Cast
Screenplay
- Eduardo Geada (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O Funeral do Patrão about?
- Once the boss started deducting a third of the workers' wages on the pretext that it was necessary to purchase new machines in order to compete, a group of workers went on strike, occupied the company, but were expelled from their workplace by the police. Out on the street, the workers think about the best way to make their comrades and the general population aware of the seriousness of their situation. They then decide, by mutual agreement, following the humorous tradition of cegadas and popular theater, to improvise a satirical performance in which they denounce some typical examples of capitalist exploitation. From the bandstand, which serves as their rehearsal stage, to the final procession, which unexpectedly takes on a different tone, the workers learn and teach us how scathing and uncompromising criticism of capitalist institutions can be transformed into a celebration of struggle, joy, and unity.
- Who directed O Funeral do Patrão?
- O Funeral do Patrão was directed by Eduardo Geada.
- Who stars in O Funeral do Patrão?
- O Funeral do Patrão stars Ângela Ribeiro, António Rama, Artur Semedo, Carlos César, Io Appolloni, Lia Gama.
- How long is O Funeral do Patrão?
- O Funeral do Patrão has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is O Funeral do Patrão?
- O Funeral do Patrão is a Drama film.
- Where was O Funeral do Patrão produced?
- O Funeral do Patrão was produced in Portugal.