Colossal Youth
Juventude Em Marcha
“Raise your arm, shout out your freedom”
Synopsis
After the Portuguese government demolishes his slum and relocates him to a housing project on the outskirts of Lisbon, 75-year-old Cape Verde immigrant Ventura wanders between his new and old homes, reconnecting with people from his past.
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COLOSSAL YOUTH Trailer (2006) - The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Costa
- Original Title
- Juventude Em Marcha
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Switzerland, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ventura Film, Contracosta Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Costa
Pedro Costa
Pedro Marques
Elda Guidinetti, Andres Pfäffli, Francisco Villa-Lobos , Philippe Avril
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Marques
Editor
Elda Guidinetti
Producer
Andres Pfäffli
Producer
Francisco Villa-Lobos
Producer
Pedro Costa
Director
Philippe Avril
Producer
Pedro Costa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colossal Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colossal Youth about?
After the Portuguese government demolishes his slum and relocates him to a housing project on the outskirts of Lisbon, 75-year-old Cape Verde immigrant Ventura wanders between his new and old homes, reconnecting with people from his past.
Who directed Colossal Youth?
Colossal Youth was directed by Pedro Costa.
Who stars in Colossal Youth?
The principal cast of Colossal Youth includes Ventura, Vanda Duarte, Beatriz Duarte, Gustavo Sumpta, Cila Cardoso.
When was Colossal Youth released and how long is it?
Colossal Youth was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.