Tabu
“Aurora had a farm in Africa, at the foot of Mount Tabu…”
Synopsis
Lisbon, Portugal, 2010. Pilar, a pious woman devoted to social causes, maintains a peculiar relationship with her neighbor Aurora, a temperamental old woman obsessed with gambling who lives tormented by a mysterious past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-16
Top Cast
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Teresa Madruga
Pilar
Laura Soveral
Aurora
Ana Moreira
Young Aurora
Henrique Espírito Santo
Gian Luca Ventura
Carloto Cotta
Young Gian Luca Ventura
Isabel Cardoso
Santa
Ivo Müller
Aurora's Husband
Manuel Mesquita
Mário
Telmo Churro
Intrepid Explorer
Miguel Gomes
Narrator (voice)
Hortêncílio Aquina
Porter #1
Américo Mota
Porter #2
Valentim Hortêncílio
Porter #3
Artur Januário
Porter #4
Mariana Ricardo
Explorer's Wife / Aurora's Friend
Maya Kosa
Polish Young Woman
Vítor Manuel
Guide
Cândido Ferreira
Painter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 26, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Gomes
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel Gomes, Mariana Ricardo
- Original Title
- Tabu
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Germany, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- O Som e a Fúria, Komplizen Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Shellac Sud, ZDF/Arte, RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Gomes
Miguel Gomes, Mariana Ricardo
Rui Poças
Telmo Churro, Miguel Gomes
Sandro Aguilar, Luís Urbano, Sônia Império Hamburger
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Gomes
Director
Sandro Aguilar
Producer
Rui Poças
Director of Photography
Telmo Churro
Editor
Miguel Gomes
Editor
Miguel Gomes
Screenplay
Mariana Ricardo
Screenplay
Bruno Duarte
Production Design
Luís Urbano
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabu
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What is Tabu about?
Lisbon, Portugal, 2010. Pilar, a pious woman devoted to social causes, maintains a peculiar relationship with her neighbor Aurora, a temperamental old woman obsessed with gambling who lives tormented by a mysterious past.
Who directed Tabu?
Tabu was directed by Miguel Gomes.
Who stars in Tabu?
The principal cast of Tabu includes Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira, Henrique Espírito Santo, Carloto Cotta.
When was Tabu released and how long is it?
Tabu was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tabu?
Tabu holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).