Civil War
Guerra Civil
Synopsis
Summer of 1982, a beach in the south of Portugal. Rui and his parents live closed in their worlds, blind to the failure that characterizes them as a family and condemns them to the malaise of survival. Rui will have school exams but he is only interested in music and in the exploration of imaginary worlds that he constantly sketches in drawings. Only Joana seems capable of pulling him out of his autism. The girl's vitality fascinates him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Caldas
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Caldas, João Gusmão
- Original Title
- Guerra Civil
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Blackmaria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Caldas
Pedro Caldas, João Gusmão
Leonardo Simões
Nelly Quettier
João Figueiras
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Caldas
Screenplay
João Gusmão
Screenplay
Pedro Caldas
Director
Nelly Quettier
Editor
João Figueiras
Producer
Leonardo Simões
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Civil War
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What is Civil War about?
Summer of 1982, a beach in the south of Portugal. Rui and his parents live closed in their worlds, blind to the failure that characterizes them as a family and condemns them to the malaise of survival. Rui will have school exams but he is only interested in music and in the exploration of imaginary worlds that he constantly sketches in drawings. Only Joana seems capable of pulling him out of his autism. The girl's vitality fascinates him.
Who directed Civil War?
Civil War was directed by Pedro Caldas.
Who stars in Civil War?
The principal cast of Civil War includes Francisco Belard, Maria Leite, Nuno Romano, Catarina Wall, Pedro M. Ruivo.
When was Civil War released and how long is it?
Civil War was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.