Because Today is Saturday
Porque Hoje é Sábado
Synopsis
A woman wakes up early because she wants to give herself a gift: time. But each spark of inspiration is cut short by household responsibilities that demand her attention, the children, the laundry, the meals. The mental load of these tasks becomes unbearable, and she reaches a breaking point.
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Animayo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Guimarães
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Guimarães
- Original Score
- Gisela Fullà-Silvestre
- Original Title
- Porque Hoje é Sábado
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Studio Kimchi, Animais Avpl, La Clairière Ouest, Os Filmes do Pinguim
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Guimarães
Alice Guimarães
Gisela Fullà-Silvestre
Alice Guimarães
Alice Guimarães
Bruno Simões, Carlota Pou, Vanessa Ventura, Nuno Amorim, Claire Beffa
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Guimarães
Director
Alice Guimarães
Writer
Bruno Simões
Producer
Carlota Pou
Producer
Vanessa Ventura
Producer
Nuno Amorim
Producer
Claire Beffa
Producer
Gisela Fullà-Silvestre
Original Music Composer
Davide Freitas
Producer
Jorge Ribeiro
Producer
Sidonie Garnier
Producer
Alice Guimarães
Editor
Alice Guimarães
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Because Today is Saturday
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What is Because Today is Saturday about?
A woman wakes up early because she wants to give herself a gift: time. But each spark of inspiration is cut short by household responsibilities that demand her attention, the children, the laundry, the meals. The mental load of these tasks becomes unbearable, and she reaches a breaking point.
Who directed Because Today is Saturday?
Because Today is Saturday was directed by Alice Guimarães.
Who stars in Because Today is Saturday?
The principal cast of Because Today is Saturday includes Alice Guimarães, Maria Da Luz Medeiros, Dan Weisselberg, Laura Medeiros, Ema Leitâo Simôes.
When was Because Today is Saturday released and how long is it?
Because Today is Saturday was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Because Today is Saturday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Because Today is Saturday was composed by Gisela Fullà-Silvestre.