Black Box
Caixa Preta
Synopsis
Ensign João Viegas was arrested and sent to fight in the Guinea War during the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal for protesting the regime through theater. Viegas was part of the direction of the Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), an experimental theater group, during a time when the International Police and State Defense (PIDE) had no qualms about censoring anyone who tried to oppose Salazar's regime. After his arrest, the PIDE banned the CITAC. The group only resumed operations after the Carnation Revolution. Decades later, Viegas returned to CITAC to reveal stories of the war and show how PIDE operated. In this re-encounter with History, which the short film “Caixa Preta” reveals, we discover Viegas’ motivations and thinking.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
- Original Title
- Caixa Preta
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $500
- Production Studios
- Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), Kino-Doc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Department Leadership Roster
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Director
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Screenplay
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Editor
Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Box
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What is Black Box about?
Ensign João Viegas was arrested and sent to fight in the Guinea War during the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal for protesting the regime through theater. Viegas was part of the direction of the Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), an experimental theater group, during a time when the International Police and State Defense (PIDE) had no qualms about censoring anyone who tried to oppose Salazar's regime. After his arrest, the PIDE banned the CITAC. The group only resumed operations after the Carnation Revolution. Decades later, Viegas returned to CITAC to reveal stories of the war and show how PIDE operated. In this re-encounter with History, which the short film “Caixa Preta” reveals, we discover Viegas’ motivations and thinking.
Who directed Black Box?
Black Box was directed by Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller.
Who stars in Black Box?
The principal cast of Black Box includes João Viegas, João Viegas, Guilherme Pompeu, Alexandra Balau.
When was Black Box released and how long is it?
Black Box was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 14m.