Dina and Django
Dina e Django
Synopsis
Dina (Maria Santiago) is a teenager brought up by her grandmother, employed as a housekeeper for a fairly well-off family. Since Dina only has her grandmother, she spends her time fantasizing about her life and reading comic-book love stories -- activities that do nothing to improve her dim perspective of reality. Due to these handicaps and her own inexperience, she gets involved with Django (Luis Lucas), a shady character who decides to use her as bait to attract men and then rob them. One day when both are in a taxi with robbery in mind, the driver gets suspicious so Django shoots him, and so does Dina. She escapes and runs away -- though it seems like she has learned too little too late. This story unfolds against a time of upheaval in Portugal (mid-1970s) when the military government is formulating a constitution and social changes are happening everywhere.
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María Santiago
Dina
Luís Lucas
Django
Manuela de Freitas
patroa
Sinde Filipe
patrão
João Perry
amigo dos patrões
Ruy Furtado
Benvindo Rosário, o penhorista
Canto e Castro
homem no autocarro
António Montez
motorista de táxi
Margarida Carpinteiro
professora
Manuela Fernandes
amiga de Dina
Geny Frias
mulher do penhorista
Benvinda Bento
srª Ana, a avó
Tony Morgon
Pantera
Dalton Salem Assef
vampiro
Francisco Silva
capitão
Dolores Teixeira Fonseca
criada do penhorista
Alexandre O'Neill
rapaz no café
Marcello Urgeghe
rapaz no café
Release History & Theatrical Window
Figueira da Foz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Solveig Nordlund
- Screenplay & Story
- Solveig Nordlund, Luiza Neto Jorge
- Original Score
- Paulo Brandão
- Original Title
- Dina e Django
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Grupo Zero
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Solveig Nordlund
Solveig Nordlund, Luiza Neto Jorge
Paulo Brandão
Acácio de Almeida
Teresa Caldas, Solveig Nordlund
Rosília Coelho, José Maria Pimentel, Henrique Espírito Santo, João Franco, José Francisco
Department Leadership Roster
Solveig Nordlund
Director
Teresa Caldas
Editor
Solveig Nordlund
Editor
Rosília Coelho
Producer
José Maria Pimentel
Producer
Henrique Espírito Santo
Producer
João Franco
Producer
Luiza Neto Jorge
Writer
Solveig Nordlund
Writer
José Francisco
Producer
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dina and Django
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dina and Django about?
Dina (Maria Santiago) is a teenager brought up by her grandmother, employed as a housekeeper for a fairly well-off family. Since Dina only has her grandmother, she spends her time fantasizing about her life and reading comic-book love stories -- activities that do nothing to improve her dim perspective of reality. Due to these handicaps and her own inexperience, she gets involved with Django (Luis Lucas), a shady character who decides to use her as bait to attract men and then rob them. One day when both are in a taxi with robbery in mind, the driver gets suspicious so Django shoots him, and so does Dina. She escapes and runs away -- though it seems like she has learned too little too late. This story unfolds against a time of upheaval in Portugal (mid-1970s) when the military government is formulating a constitution and social changes are happening everywhere.
Who directed Dina and Django?
Dina and Django was directed by Solveig Nordlund.
Who stars in Dina and Django?
The principal cast of Dina and Django includes María Santiago, Luís Lucas, Manuela de Freitas, Sinde Filipe, João Perry.
When was Dina and Django released and how long is it?
Dina and Django was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dina and Django?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dina and Django was composed by Paulo Brandão.