2026 Movie Catalog

Sadness And Joy In The Life Of Giraffes

Dir: Tiago Guedes

A tall 10 year-old girl who's determined to figure out how the world works, heads out on a heroic adventure to look for the only person who she believes has the answers: the prime minister of Portugal. Her best friend, a very talkative teddy bear named Judy Garland, tags along on her journey through Lisbon.

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Djon Africa

Dir: Joao Miller Guerra, Filipa Reis

A carefree young Rastafarian named Miguel, a.k.a. Djon África, is prompted to go on a search for his father, who he never met. All he knows is what his grandmother tells him: that his father was deported long ago to Cape Verde, where Miguel goes on a quest to find his roots.

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Terra Franca

Dir: Leonor Teles

In an ancient riverfront village outside of present-day Lisbon, a fisherman inhabits both the solitude of the river and the family life that rhythmically brings him ashore. An observational portrait of place, individual, community, belonging, and labor.

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Amor Amor

Dir: Jorge Cramez

It's New Year's Eve, and everyone thinks that Marta and Jorge are the perfect couple. Too perfect. Bruno's in love with Marta; Lígia, Bruno's sister and Marta's best friend, would love for her brother to find happiness. Carlos, Jorge's friend, maintains a superficial relationship with Lígia while secretly in love with Marta. Meanwhile, Jorge is afraid the perfect romance will trap him.

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Pilgrimage

Dir: João Botelho

A remarkable imagining of the historic voyages of 16th-century explorer and writer Fernão Mendes Pinto, one of the first Europeans to sail to and travel the Orient-- India, Japan, and places in between. Choral renditions of Portuguese singer-songwriter Fausto's progressive 80's pop album Por Este Rio Acima add inspiration to a lush period drama.

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Pilgrimage: The Voyages Of Fernao Mendes Pinto

Dir: João Botelho

Over a span of twenty years, 16th-century Portuguese explorer Fernao Mendes Pinto traveled the continent of Asia as a soldier, merchant, diplomat, pirate, and missionary. Adapted from his historic memoirs and featuring songs from folk musician Fausto Bordalo Dias, this newly remastered sea-faring epic was Portugal's Official Entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.

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