A Santa Joana dos Matadouros
Synopsis
Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Sousa Cardoso
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertolt Brecht, Regina Guimarães, João Sousa Cardoso, António Preto
- Original Score
- João Covita, Nuno Sousa
- Original Title
- A Santa Joana dos Matadouros
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Câmara Municipal do Porto, Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto, Confederação
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Sousa Cardoso
Bertolt Brecht, Regina Guimarães, João Sousa Cardoso, António Preto
João Covita, Nuno Sousa
Ricardo Novais Pereira, José Guilherme Marques
João Sousa Cardoso, Tiago Afonso
Felícia Teixeira
Department Leadership Roster
João Sousa Cardoso
Director
Bertolt Brecht
Writer
João Sousa Cardoso
Editor
Felícia Teixeira
Producer
Ricardo Novais Pereira
Director of Photography
José Guilherme Marques
Director of Photography
João Sousa Cardoso
Writer
António Preto
Writer
Tiago Afonso
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Santa Joana dos Matadouros
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Santa Joana dos Matadouros about?
Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.
Who directed A Santa Joana dos Matadouros?
A Santa Joana dos Matadouros was directed by João Sousa Cardoso.
Who stars in A Santa Joana dos Matadouros?
The principal cast of A Santa Joana dos Matadouros includes Constança Carvalho Homem, Ricardo Bueno, Marta Bonito, Joel Sines, Adelaide Teixeira.
When was A Santa Joana dos Matadouros released and how long is it?
A Santa Joana dos Matadouros was released in 2024 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for A Santa Joana dos Matadouros?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Santa Joana dos Matadouros was composed by João Covita, Nuno Sousa.