A Santa Joana dos Matadouros

A Santa Joana dos Matadouros

2024

Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.

A Santa Joana dos Matadouros

Storyline

Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.
    Released
    29 November 2024
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Portuguese
    Production
    Câmara Municipal do Porto, Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto, Confederação
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