Arena
Synopsis
A young man under house arrest spends his time in the best way he can by making some tattoos. His relative peace is strangely disturbed when he's attacked and robbed by three kids from the neighborhood. From then on, he'll try to find the kids who took his money and maybe give them a lesson. But with those actions, comes the reflection of how things were and are in this place filled with violence and hostility. Is change possible?
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Salaviza
- Screenplay & Story
- João Salaviza
- Original Title
- Arena
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Filmes do Tejo II
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Salaviza
João Salaviza
Vasco Viana
João Salaviza
Maria João Mayer, François d'Artemare
Department Leadership Roster
João Salaviza
Director
João Salaviza
Screenplay
João Salaviza
Editor
Vasco Viana
Director of Photography
Maria João Mayer
Producer
François d'Artemare
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arena.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arena about?
A young man under house arrest spends his time in the best way he can by making some tattoos. His relative peace is strangely disturbed when he's attacked and robbed by three kids from the neighborhood. From then on, he'll try to find the kids who took his money and maybe give them a lesson. But with those actions, comes the reflection of how things were and are in this place filled with violence and hostility. Is change possible?
Who directed Arena?
Arena was directed by João Salaviza.
Who stars in Arena?
The principal cast of Arena includes Carloto Cotta, Rodrigo Madeira, Rafael Sardo, Cláudio Rosa, André Feldman.
When was Arena released and how long is it?
Arena was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 15m.