The Portuguese
Portugueses
Synopsis
In a time preceding the Carnation Revolution, we meet two men: one young, one old. One is fleeing the country, and the other helps him escape through Trás-os-Montes. While they make “the leap,” they speak about their lives and their troubles… This is an ode to those who fought for Freedom, and to these fifty springs that have passed. Throughout 13 performed songs, we travel across the country, hand in hand with several Portuguese people who tells us their stories through music, until we get back to this young man who runs away and returns to Lisbon, shortly after the Revolution, to reunite with his loved ones and live in freedom.
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Portugueses | Trailer Oficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-21
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Diogo Branco
António
Paulo Calatré
Bento
Filipe Amorim
Carlos
Rita Durão
Anocas
Tomás Alves
Pedro
Nuno Represas
Daniel
Madalena Aragão
Eunice
Rita Cruz
Henriqueta
Miguel Damião
Agente Gonçalo
Raquel Rocha Vieira
Agente Madalena
Vítor Norte
Viriato
Maria Leite
Cristina
André Albuquerque
Segurança Lopes
Joana Manuel
Maria de Jesus
Tomás Taborda
Jaime
Eurico Lopes
Luís
Pedro Saavedra
Silva
João Ascenso
Augusto
Release History & Theatrical Window
European Union Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Alves do Ó
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Alves do Ó
- Original Score
- José Mário Branco, Sérgio Godinho, Fernando Tordo, José Afonso
- Original Title
- Portugueses
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Ukbar Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Alves do Ó
Vicente Alves do Ó
José Mário Branco, Sérgio Godinho, Fernando Tordo, José Afonso
Hugo Azevedo
Hugo Santiago
Pandora da Cunha Telles, Pablo Iraola
Department Leadership Roster
Vicente Alves do Ó
Director
Hugo Azevedo
Director of Photography
Pandora da Cunha Telles
Producer
Joana Cardoso
Costume Design
Pablo Iraola
Producer
Vicente Alves do Ó
Writer
Hugo Santiago
Editor
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What is The Portuguese about?
In a time preceding the Carnation Revolution, we meet two men: one young, one old. One is fleeing the country, and the other helps him escape through Trás-os-Montes. While they make “the leap,” they speak about their lives and their troubles… This is an ode to those who fought for Freedom, and to these fifty springs that have passed. Throughout 13 performed songs, we travel across the country, hand in hand with several Portuguese people who tells us their stories through music, until we get back to this young man who runs away and returns to Lisbon, shortly after the Revolution, to reunite with his loved ones and live in freedom.
Who directed The Portuguese?
The Portuguese was directed by Vicente Alves do Ó.
Who stars in The Portuguese?
The principal cast of The Portuguese includes Diogo Branco, Paulo Calatré, Filipe Amorim, Rita Durão, Tomás Alves.
When was The Portuguese released and how long is it?
The Portuguese was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Portuguese?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Portuguese was composed by José Mário Branco, Sérgio Godinho, Fernando Tordo, José Afonso.