The Scent of Things Remembered
A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas
“Not all wars end on the battlefield”
Synopsis
An intimate drama about an aging war veteran forced into a retirement home, where he confronts the ghosts of his past and forms an unexpected bond with his Black caregiver.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Scent of Things Remembered | Portugal's Official Oscar Entry
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-20
Top Cast
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Mina Andala
Hermínia
José Martins
Arménio
Cláudia Carvalho
Administradora
Pedro Lamas
João
Ricardo Vaz Trindade
Homem Funerária
Teosson Chau
Soldado
João Damasceno
Médico
Zeca Carvalho
Fisioterapeuta
Carlos Dias
Auxiliar
Robson Lemos
Jefferson
José Castela
Tozé
Paula Barata
Laura
Rui Damasceno
Filho Utente
Maria Manuel Almeida
Amélia
Sofia Coelho
Psicóloga
Luís Ferreira
Morais
Francisco Paz
Telles
Isabel Craveiro
Isabel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival - Main Competition | Best Actor Award
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- António Ferreira
- Screenplay & Story
- Tiago Cravidão, António Ferreira
- Original Score
- Luís Pedro Madeira
- Original Title
- A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Persona Non Grata Pictures, Muiraquitã Filmes, Diálogos Atómicos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
António Ferreira
Tiago Cravidão, António Ferreira
Luís Pedro Madeira
Leandro Valente (Lee Fuzeta)
António Ferreira
Tathiani Sacilotto, António Ferreira
Department Leadership Roster
António Ferreira
Director
Tathiani Sacilotto
Producer
António Ferreira
Producer
Tiago Cravidão
Writer
António Ferreira
Writer
Luís Pedro Madeira
Original Music Composer
Luísa Bebiano
Production Design
Leandro Valente (Lee Fuzeta)
Director of Photography
António Ferreira
Editor
Pedro Domingo Luque
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marcelo Ferreira PeeJay
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scent of Things Remembered
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scent of Things Remembered about?
An intimate drama about an aging war veteran forced into a retirement home, where he confronts the ghosts of his past and forms an unexpected bond with his Black caregiver.
Who directed The Scent of Things Remembered?
The Scent of Things Remembered was directed by António Ferreira.
Who stars in The Scent of Things Remembered?
The principal cast of The Scent of Things Remembered includes Mina Andala, José Martins, Cláudia Carvalho, Pedro Lamas, Ricardo Vaz Trindade.
When was The Scent of Things Remembered released and how long is it?
The Scent of Things Remembered was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scent of Things Remembered?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scent of Things Remembered was composed by Luís Pedro Madeira.