The Life We Know (2020)

The Life We Know (2020) poster

Cláudia Ribeiro spent seven months – since the time of plantation till the crops – capturing the work in the fields of the sisters Ana e Glória, in Passinhos de Cima, between the rivers Douro and Tâmega. It is an isolated place, where the baker, the fish seller, the grocer and their sons visit once a week. This a film on a way of life, the subsistence agriculture, but also about the humour and the ironies of representation and hospitality.

Director: Cláudia Ribeiro
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cinematography: Cláudia Ribeiro
Editing: João Miller Guerra, Raul Domingues
Production: Uma Pedra no Sapato
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life We Know about?
Cláudia Ribeiro spent seven months – since the time of plantation till the crops – capturing the work in the fields of the sisters Ana e Glória, in Passinhos de Cima, between the rivers Douro and Tâmega. It is an isolated place, where the baker, the fish seller, the grocer and their sons visit once a week. This a film on a way of life, the subsistence agriculture, but also about the humour and the ironies of representation and hospitality.
Who directed The Life We Know?
The Life We Know was directed by Cláudia Ribeiro.
How long is The Life We Know?
The Life We Know has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Life We Know?
The Life We Know is a Documentary film.
Where was The Life We Know produced?
The Life We Know was produced in Portugal.