Casa de Lava
Synopsis
The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.
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Casa de Lava | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-18
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Isaach de Bankolé
Leão
Inês de Medeiros
Mariana
Édith Scob
Edith
Pedro Hestnes
Edite's Son
Raúl Andrade
Bassoé
Manuel Andrade
Tcheka
João Gomes de Pina
Bassora
Alina Montrond
Alina
Sandra do Canto Brandão
Tina
João Medina
Dr. Medina
Daniel Andrade
Nhelas
Cristiano Andrade Alves
Tano
António Andrade
Kilim
Monica Calle
Enfermeira em Lisboa
Luís Miguel Cintra
Actor convidado
Isabel de Castro
Actriz convidada
António Sequeira Lopes
Betinho
Clotilde Montron
Market Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Cannes Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Costa
- Original Score
- Raúl Andrade
- Original Title
- Casa de Lava
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Portugal, Cape Verde
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Madragoa Films, Pandora Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Costa
Pedro Costa
Raúl Andrade
Emmanuel Machuel
Dominique Auvray
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Costa
Director
Dominique Auvray
Editor
Paulo Branco
Producer
Zé Branco
Production Design
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Rosa Lopes Alves
Costume Design
Raúl Andrade
Original Music Composer
Pedro Costa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Casa de Lava
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Casa de Lava about?
The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.
Who directed Casa de Lava?
Casa de Lava was directed by Pedro Costa.
Who stars in Casa de Lava?
The principal cast of Casa de Lava includes Isaach de Bankolé, Inês de Medeiros, Édith Scob, Pedro Hestnes, Raúl Andrade.
When was Casa de Lava released and how long is it?
Casa de Lava was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Casa de Lava?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Casa de Lava was composed by Raúl Andrade.