Providence and the Guitar
A Providência e a Guitarra
Synopsis
In a distant past, Léon and Elvira Berthelini, itinerant artists, make their living hopping from town to town. In Covarronca, harassed by the Police Commissioner, they are forced to spend the night out in the open. That’s when they meet Stubbs, a young Cambridge student, with whom they find shelter in the home of a painter at odds with his wife. In return for the hospitality, they remind their hosts that the love of art resolves the art of love. Meanwhile, an unusual curse sends them on absurd journeys into the 21st century, where the future of social security and of a rock band are at stake.
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Providence and the Guitar - Trailer | IFFR 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-27
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Pedro Inês
Léon
Clara Riedenstein
Elvira
Salvador Sobral
Stubbs
Jenna Thiam
Virgínia de la Cruz
Isac Graça
Raúl de la Cruz
Américo Silva
Comissário da Polícia
Joana Bárcia
Aida, Mulher do Comissário
Miguel Lobo Antunes
Presidente do Município
Leonardo Garibaldi
Pintor
Beatriz Brás
Mulher do Pintor
José Raposo
Clarindo Pais da Rocha
Rui Reininho
Entrevistador Rádio Plutex
Manuel Mozos
Dono do Hotel da Cabeça Negra
Isabel Costa
Cidadã Esquerda Total
Luísa Cruz
Cidadã Esquerda Total
Constança Villaverde Rosado
Cidadã Esquerda Total
Frederico Mesquita
Cidadão Esquerda Total
Rafael Gomes
Cidadão Esquerda Total
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Nicolau
- Screenplay & Story
- João Nicolau, Mariana Ricardo
- Original Score
- João Lobo
- Original Title
- A Providência e a Guitarra
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- O Som e a Fúria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Nicolau
João Nicolau, Mariana Ricardo
João Lobo
Mário Castanheira
Sandro Aguilar, Luís Urbano
Department Leadership Roster
João Nicolau
Director
Sandro Aguilar
Producer
Luís Urbano
Producer
Mário Castanheira
Director of Photography
João Nicolau
Writer
Mariana Ricardo
Writer
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What is Providence and the Guitar about?
In a distant past, Léon and Elvira Berthelini, itinerant artists, make their living hopping from town to town. In Covarronca, harassed by the Police Commissioner, they are forced to spend the night out in the open. That’s when they meet Stubbs, a young Cambridge student, with whom they find shelter in the home of a painter at odds with his wife. In return for the hospitality, they remind their hosts that the love of art resolves the art of love. Meanwhile, an unusual curse sends them on absurd journeys into the 21st century, where the future of social security and of a rock band are at stake.
Who directed Providence and the Guitar?
Providence and the Guitar was directed by João Nicolau.
Who stars in Providence and the Guitar?
The principal cast of Providence and the Guitar includes Pedro Inês, Clara Riedenstein, Salvador Sobral, Jenna Thiam, Isac Graça.
When was Providence and the Guitar released and how long is it?
Providence and the Guitar was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Providence and the Guitar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Providence and the Guitar was composed by João Lobo.