Death of a City
A Morte de uma Cidade
Synopsis
In the heart of Bairro Alto, right in the centre of Lisbon, the building of an old printing workshop is demolished to make way for luxury apartments. Seeing this as a perfect image for the death of a certain Lisbon in the wake of the financial crisis and the ensuing real estate and touristic boom, the director films an urban diary portraying the daily life of the construction site and those who work there. What starts out as a work-centred film turns out to be the story of the director’s relationship with his hometown and with the people who build it.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Rosas
- Original Title
- A Morte de uma Cidade
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Rosas
João Rosas
Raul Domingues, João Rosas
Department Leadership Roster
João Rosas
Director
Raul Domingues
Editor
João Rosas
Editor
João Rosas
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of a City about?
In the heart of Bairro Alto, right in the centre of Lisbon, the building of an old printing workshop is demolished to make way for luxury apartments. Seeing this as a perfect image for the death of a certain Lisbon in the wake of the financial crisis and the ensuing real estate and touristic boom, the director films an urban diary portraying the daily life of the construction site and those who work there. What starts out as a work-centred film turns out to be the story of the director’s relationship with his hometown and with the people who build it.
Who directed Death of a City?
Death of a City was directed by João Rosas.
Who stars in Death of a City?
The principal cast of Death of a City includes Not specified.
When was Death of a City released and how long is it?
Death of a City was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.