Empire Hotel
Hotel Império
Synopsis
The Empire Hotel is a 30-year-old landmark in Macau's old quarter, inhabited by characters with their own stories and struggles. It is also Maria's home. One day, the burden of keeping lives together and the hotel standing falls on her shoulders. A young man who left Macau two decades ago returns, intent on revenge and reclaiming his mother's fortune – half the hotel. Inside the casino, Maria sings Fado and exotic dancers perform. It is against this illusory backdrop that the man lays eyes on Maria for the first time; they’re both mesmerized. The film cuts back and forth between film noir-style scenes of Macau’s past and present.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pingyao International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivo M. Ferreira
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Medina, Ivo M. Ferreira
- Original Title
- Hotel Império
- Country of Origin
- China, Macao, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- O Som e a Fúria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivo M. Ferreira
Edgar Medina, Ivo M. Ferreira
Susana Gomes
Sandro Aguilar
Edgar Medina, Ivo M. Ferreira, Luís Urbano, Sandro Aguilar
Department Leadership Roster
Ivo M. Ferreira
Director
Susana Gomes
Director of Photography
Sandro Aguilar
Editor
Edgar Medina
Screenplay
Ivo M. Ferreira
Screenplay
Edgar Medina
Producer
Ivo M. Ferreira
Producer
Luís Urbano
Producer
Sandro Aguilar
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Empire Hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire Hotel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire Hotel about?
The Empire Hotel is a 30-year-old landmark in Macau's old quarter, inhabited by characters with their own stories and struggles. It is also Maria's home. One day, the burden of keeping lives together and the hotel standing falls on her shoulders. A young man who left Macau two decades ago returns, intent on revenge and reclaiming his mother's fortune – half the hotel. Inside the casino, Maria sings Fado and exotic dancers perform. It is against this illusory backdrop that the man lays eyes on Maria for the first time; they’re both mesmerized. The film cuts back and forth between film noir-style scenes of Macau’s past and present.
Who directed Empire Hotel?
Empire Hotel was directed by Ivo M. Ferreira.
Who stars in Empire Hotel?
The principal cast of Empire Hotel includes Margarida Vila-Nova, Rhydian Vaughan, Tiago Aldeia, Cândido Ferreira, Florence Cheong.
When was Empire Hotel released and how long is it?
Empire Hotel was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.