

The Life We Know
Entre Leiras
Synopsis
Cláudia Ribeiro spent seven months – since the time of plantation till the crops – capturing the work in the fields of the sisters Ana e Glória, in Passinhos de Cima, between the rivers Douro and Tâmega. It is an isolated place, where the baker, the fish seller, the grocer and their sons visit once a week. This a film on a way of life, the subsistence agriculture, but also about the humour and the ironies of representation and hospitality.
Release History & Theatrical Window
IndieLisboa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cláudia Ribeiro
- Original Title
- Entre Leiras
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Uma Pedra no Sapato
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cláudia Ribeiro
Cláudia Ribeiro
Cláudia Ribeiro, Raul Domingues, João Miller Guerra
João Miller Guerra, Filipa Reis, Cláudia Ribeiro
Department Leadership Roster
Cláudia Ribeiro
Director
Cláudia Ribeiro
Editor
Raul Domingues
Editor
João Miller Guerra
Editor
João Miller Guerra
Producer
Filipa Reis
Producer
Cláudia Ribeiro
Producer
Cláudia Ribeiro
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Life We Know.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life We Know
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Life We Know about?
Cláudia Ribeiro spent seven months – since the time of plantation till the crops – capturing the work in the fields of the sisters Ana e Glória, in Passinhos de Cima, between the rivers Douro and Tâmega. It is an isolated place, where the baker, the fish seller, the grocer and their sons visit once a week. This a film on a way of life, the subsistence agriculture, but also about the humour and the ironies of representation and hospitality.
Who directed The Life We Know?
The Life We Know was directed by Cláudia Ribeiro.
Who stars in The Life We Know?
The principal cast of The Life We Know includes Not specified.
When was The Life We Know released and how long is it?
The Life We Know was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
