Ubu
Synopsis
Ubu, instigated by his wife, murders King Venceslau and usurps the throne of Poland. Intoxicated by power, this grotesque and coward character conducts his reign in an absurd and cruel way, leading his kingdom to ruin. A cinematographic adaptation of Alfred Jarry’s play, a political satire that, cyclically, turns to the reality of world politics.
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Miguel Loureiro
Mestre Ubu
Isabel Abreu
Sra. Ubu
Sérgio Silva
Rei Venceslau
Dinarte Branco
Capitão Bostal
Vicente Gil
Bardalau
Salvador Gil
Ladislau
Laura Frederico
Rainha Rosimunda
Álvaro Correia
Escrivão
Tónan Quito
Estanislonas Lychadisky
Valdemar Santos
Camponês
Tó Maia
Miguel Federovitch
João Grosso
Tzar
Cláudio da Silva
General Lycas
Tiago Barbosa
Todo o Exército Polaco
Dinarte de Freitas
Cotica
Ivo Alexandre
Fisga
Tiago Mateus
Rensky
Gustavo Sumpta
Conjurado
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulo Abreu
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulo Abreu, André Gil Mata, Alfred Jarry
- Original Score
- Vítor Rua
- Original Title
- Ubu
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Uma Pedra no Sapato
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Abreu
Paulo Abreu, André Gil Mata, Alfred Jarry
Vítor Rua
Jorge Quintela
Filipa Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Paulo Abreu
Director
Paulo Abreu
Writer
André Gil Mata
Writer
Filipa Reis
Producer
Jorge Quintela
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ubu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ubu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ubu about?
Ubu, instigated by his wife, murders King Venceslau and usurps the throne of Poland. Intoxicated by power, this grotesque and coward character conducts his reign in an absurd and cruel way, leading his kingdom to ruin. A cinematographic adaptation of Alfred Jarry’s play, a political satire that, cyclically, turns to the reality of world politics.
Who directed Ubu?
Ubu was directed by Paulo Abreu.
Who stars in Ubu?
The principal cast of Ubu includes Miguel Loureiro, Isabel Abreu, Sérgio Silva, Dinarte Branco, Vicente Gil.
When was Ubu released and how long is it?
Ubu was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Ubu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ubu was composed by Vítor Rua.