Salatinas
“Stories of Old Coimbra's Upper Town”
Synopsis
In the 1940s, about three thousand people were expelled from Coimbra's Alta (Upper Town) to make way for the University City. This is the testimony of the last survivors of that community and of one of the greatest urban transformations in Portugal, in a time when forced evictions, lack of access to housing, and social segregation still make headlines. A journey into the memory of the historic neighborhood swept off the map under the regime's impetus for renewal, and to the buzz of students, tricaninhas (Coimbra's traditional working-class women), grocers, and tailors hidden beneath the faculties. A documentary about people, but also about power, resistance, identity, and the price of progress.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiago Cerveira, Filipa Queiroz, Rafael Vieira
- Original Score
- Gonçalo Parreirão
- Original Title
- Salatinas
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Release Date
- 22/06/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Diretriz Narrativa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiago Cerveira, Filipa Queiroz, Rafael Vieira
Gonçalo Parreirão
Department Leadership Roster
Tiago Cerveira
Director
Filipa Queiroz
Director
Rafael Vieira
Director
Gonçalo Parreirão
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salatinas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salatinas about?
In the 1940s, about three thousand people were expelled from Coimbra's Alta (Upper Town) to make way for the University City. This is the testimony of the last survivors of that community and of one of the greatest urban transformations in Portugal, in a time when forced evictions, lack of access to housing, and social segregation still make headlines. A journey into the memory of the historic neighborhood swept off the map under the regime's impetus for renewal, and to the buzz of students, tricaninhas (Coimbra's traditional working-class women), grocers, and tailors hidden beneath the faculties. A documentary about people, but also about power, resistance, identity, and the price of progress.
Who directed Salatinas?
Salatinas was directed by Tiago Cerveira, Filipa Queiroz, Rafael Vieira.
Who stars in Salatinas?
The principal cast of Salatinas includes Not specified.
When was Salatinas released and how long is it?
Salatinas was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Salatinas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salatinas was composed by Gonçalo Parreirão.