Vitalina Varela
Synopsis
A Cape Verdean woman navigates her way through Lisbon, following the scanty physical traces her deceased husband left behind and discovering his secret, illicit life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 344 DaysRio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Costa, Vitalina Varela
- Original Title
- Vitalina Varela
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- OPTEC Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Costa
Pedro Costa, Vitalina Varela
Leonardo Simões
João Dias, Vítor Carvalho
Abel Ribeiro Chaves
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Costa
Director
Pedro Costa
Screenplay
Leonardo Simões
Director of Photography
João Dias
Editor
Abel Ribeiro Chaves
Producer
Vítor Carvalho
Editor
Vitalina Varela
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vitalina Varela
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What is Vitalina Varela about?
A Cape Verdean woman navigates her way through Lisbon, following the scanty physical traces her deceased husband left behind and discovering his secret, illicit life.
Who directed Vitalina Varela?
Vitalina Varela was directed by Pedro Costa.
Who stars in Vitalina Varela?
The principal cast of Vitalina Varela includes Vitalina Varela, Ventura, Lina Varela, Manuel Tavares Almeida, Francisco dos Santos Brito.
When was Vitalina Varela released and how long is it?
Vitalina Varela was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vitalina Varela?
Vitalina Varela holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).