The Invisible Life
A Vida Invisível
Synopsis
There is a long night when Hugo, a civil servant, is sitting on the stairs of the Ministry where he works. He can’t face going home. The images of the mysterious 8 mm films he found in António’s house after he passed away keep coming back to his mind. Hugo remembers the day when Antonio, his superior at the Ministry, told him that he was going to die. Indirectly, Antonio seemed to want to tell him something about Hugo himself. Hugo’s desire to understand what had remained unsaid between the two of them, triggers other memories from the past. Hugo unexpectedly thinks back on the last time he saw the woman he loved, Adriana, and relives once more what he feels has been his unlived life.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Roma International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vítor Gonçalves
- Screenplay & Story
- Vítor Gonçalves, Jorge Braz Santos, Mónica Santana Baptista
- Original Score
- Sinan C. Savaskan
- Original Title
- A Vida Invisível
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Rosa Filmes, Young Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vítor Gonçalves
Vítor Gonçalves, Jorge Braz Santos, Mónica Santana Baptista
Sinan C. Savaskan
Leonardo Simões
Rui Alexandre Santos, Rodrigo Pereira
Maria João Sigalho, Pedro Fernandes Duarte, Rui Alexandre Santos, Christopher Young
Department Leadership Roster
Vítor Gonçalves
Director
Vítor Gonçalves
Writer
Jorge Braz Santos
Writer
Mónica Santana Baptista
Writer
Maria João Sigalho
Producer
Patrícia Maravilha
Production Design
Pedro Fernandes Duarte
Producer
Rui Alexandre Santos
Producer
Rui Alexandre Santos
Editor
Christopher Young
Producer
Rodrigo Pereira
Editor
Leonardo Simões
Director of Photography
Sinan C. Savaskan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Invisible Life
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What is The Invisible Life about?
There is a long night when Hugo, a civil servant, is sitting on the stairs of the Ministry where he works. He can’t face going home. The images of the mysterious 8 mm films he found in António’s house after he passed away keep coming back to his mind. Hugo remembers the day when Antonio, his superior at the Ministry, told him that he was going to die. Indirectly, Antonio seemed to want to tell him something about Hugo himself. Hugo’s desire to understand what had remained unsaid between the two of them, triggers other memories from the past. Hugo unexpectedly thinks back on the last time he saw the woman he loved, Adriana, and relives once more what he feels has been his unlived life.
Who directed The Invisible Life?
The Invisible Life was directed by Vítor Gonçalves.
Who stars in The Invisible Life?
The principal cast of The Invisible Life includes Filipe Duarte, João Perry, Maria João Pinho, Pedro Lamares, Susana Arrais.
When was The Invisible Life released and how long is it?
The Invisible Life was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Invisible Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invisible Life was composed by Sinan C. Savaskan.