Dreaming of Lions
Sonhar com Leões
Synopsis
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2024-11-12
Top Cast
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Denise Fraga
Gilda
João Nunes Monteiro
Amadeu
Joana Ribeiro
Isa
Sandra Faleiro
Eva
Alexander Tuji Nam
Bruno
Roberto Bomtempo
Lúcio
Victoria Guerra
Laurinda
António Durães
Idalino
Assun Planas
Montse Arrabal
Dinarte de Freitas
Segurança Breezy
Felipe Rocha
Pai de Gilda
Maria Nasser
Jovem Gilda
Beto Coville
Tio Wilson
Julia Bock
Prima Emilia
Esperança Motta
Tia Chica
Miguel Melo
Defunto Jerónimo
Paula Bárcia
Defunta Carlota
Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Defunto Igor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brisbane International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Marinou-Blanco
- Screenplay & Story
- Paolo Marinou-Blanco
- Original Score
- Toni M. Mir
- Original Title
- Sonhar com Leões
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Promenade, Darya Films, Capuri, Cinètica Produccions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Toni M. Mir
Glauco Firpo
Kathryn J. Schubert, Bruno Lasevicius
Justin Amorim, Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Director
Justin Amorim
Producer
Glauco Firpo
Director of Photography
Kathryn J. Schubert
Editor
Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Writer
Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Producer
Bruno Lasevicius
Editor
João Torres
Production Design
Toni M. Mir
Original Music Composer
Maria Barbalho
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreaming of Lions
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What is Dreaming of Lions about?
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
Who directed Dreaming of Lions?
Dreaming of Lions was directed by Paolo Marinou-Blanco.
Who stars in Dreaming of Lions?
The principal cast of Dreaming of Lions includes Denise Fraga, João Nunes Monteiro, Joana Ribeiro, Sandra Faleiro, Alexander Tuji Nam.
When was Dreaming of Lions released and how long is it?
Dreaming of Lions was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreaming of Lions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreaming of Lions was composed by Toni M. Mir.