Légua
Synopsis
At an old manor house in northern Portugal, Ana helps her friend, Emília, the elderly housekeeper who is determined to continue to keep the unoccupied house in order for the owners who are never there. As the seasons turn, Mónica, Ana's daughter, challenges her mother's choices and the three generations of women search to understand where they belong in a world that is rapidly fading, where the cycle of life is renovated only through inevitable endings.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Filipa Reis, João Miller Guerra
- Screenplay & Story
- Filipa Reis, João Miller Guerra, Sara Morais, José Filipe Costa, Letícia Simões
- Original Title
- Légua
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- KG Productions, Uma Pedra no Sapato, Laranja Azul, Stayblack Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Filipa Reis, João Miller Guerra
Filipa Reis, João Miller Guerra, Sara Morais, José Filipe Costa, Letícia Simões
Vasco Viana
Luísa Homem
Rachel Ellis, Filipa Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Filipa Reis
Director
João Miller Guerra
Director
Filipa Reis
Writer
João Miller Guerra
Writer
Sara Morais
Writer
José Filipe Costa
Writer
Letícia Simões
Writer
Vasco Viana
Director of Photography
Luísa Homem
Editor
Rachel Ellis
Producer
Filipa Reis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Légua
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What is Légua about?
At an old manor house in northern Portugal, Ana helps her friend, Emília, the elderly housekeeper who is determined to continue to keep the unoccupied house in order for the owners who are never there. As the seasons turn, Mónica, Ana's daughter, challenges her mother's choices and the three generations of women search to understand where they belong in a world that is rapidly fading, where the cycle of life is renovated only through inevitable endings.
Who directed Légua?
Légua was directed by Filipa Reis, João Miller Guerra.
Who stars in Légua?
The principal cast of Légua includes Carla Maciel, Fátima Soares, Vitória Nogueira da Silva, Sara Machado, Paulo Calatré.
When was Légua released and how long is it?
Légua was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.