The Flame of a Candle
Sob a Chama da Candeia
Synopsis
Northern Portugal. An imposing residence with its garden and magnolia tree. As we know, home is a place that film, this outdoor art, has often used to depict less the joys of family life than a pernicious space. André Gil Mata has made it his stage, with its rooms, its furniture, what plays out there and what has already played out there. From one room to another, from one era to another, the film delves deep into this enclosed space, a kind of suffocating box.
Top Cast
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Eva Ras
Alzira (80)
Márcia Breia
Beatriz (75)
Dinis Gomes
Augusto (45 / 60 / 80)
Catarina Lacerda
Piano Teacher
Pedro Bernardino
Alzira's Father
Cláudia Rola
Alzira's mother
Ângela Marques
Maria
Manuel Nabais
André (adult)
Gina Macedo
Alzira (40 / 55)
Luísa Guerra
Alzira (teen)
Olívia Silva
Alzira (child)
Gisela Matos
Beatriz (young)
Raimundo Cosme
Augusto (young)
Catarina Carvalho Gomes
Julieta
Release History & Theatrical Window
FIDMarseille
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Gil Mata
- Screenplay & Story
- André Gil Mata
- Original Title
- Sob a Chama da Candeia
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Rua Escura Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Gil Mata
André Gil Mata
Frederico Lobo
Claire Atherton
Marta Lima, André Gil Mata
Department Leadership Roster
Marta Lima
Producer
André Gil Mata
Producer
Maura Carneiro
Costume Design
Frederico Lobo
Director of Photography
Claire Atherton
Editor
André Gil Mata
Director
André Gil Mata
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Flame of a Candle about?
Northern Portugal. An imposing residence with its garden and magnolia tree. As we know, home is a place that film, this outdoor art, has often used to depict less the joys of family life than a pernicious space. André Gil Mata has made it his stage, with its rooms, its furniture, what plays out there and what has already played out there. From one room to another, from one era to another, the film delves deep into this enclosed space, a kind of suffocating box.
Who directed The Flame of a Candle?
The Flame of a Candle was directed by André Gil Mata.
Who stars in The Flame of a Candle?
The principal cast of The Flame of a Candle includes Eva Ras, Márcia Breia, Dinis Gomes, Catarina Lacerda, Pedro Bernardino.
When was The Flame of a Candle released and how long is it?
The Flame of a Candle was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.