Palaces of Pity
Palácios de Pena
Synopsis
Haunted by their own directionless lives, two pre-adolescent girls reunite while visiting their ailing grandmother. In the midst of her fantasies of a medieval past - one consumed by fear and desire - the two girls are transformed and confront a legacy of oppression, juxtaposing their budding identities to a trial condemning two Moorish homosexuals to burn at the stake.
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January 8, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt
- Original Title
- Palácios de Pena
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Arabic
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- A Mutual Respect
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes
Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt
Natxo Checa, Eberhard Schedl
Daniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes
Marta Furtado, Zé dos Bois, Gabriel Abrantes, Natxo Checa
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Schmidt
Director
Gabriel Abrantes
Director
Marta Furtado
Producer
Natxo Checa
Production Design
Zé dos Bois
Producer
Gabriel Abrantes
Producer
Gabriel Abrantes
Writer
Daniel Schmidt
Writer
Daniel Schmidt
Editor
Natxo Checa
Director of Photography
Eberhard Schedl
Director of Photography
Gabriel Abrantes
Editor
Natxo Checa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palaces of Pity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Palaces of Pity about?
Haunted by their own directionless lives, two pre-adolescent girls reunite while visiting their ailing grandmother. In the midst of her fantasies of a medieval past - one consumed by fear and desire - the two girls are transformed and confront a legacy of oppression, juxtaposing their budding identities to a trial condemning two Moorish homosexuals to burn at the stake.
Who directed Palaces of Pity?
Palaces of Pity was directed by Daniel Schmidt, Gabriel Abrantes.
Who stars in Palaces of Pity?
The principal cast of Palaces of Pity includes Alcina Abrantes, Ana Rita Franco, Teresa Castro, Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt.
When was Palaces of Pity released and how long is it?
Palaces of Pity was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 58m.