Overview
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.
Details
Status
Released
Original Language
PT
Director
João Sousa Cardoso
Production Countries
PT
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Production Companies
Câmara Municipal do Porto, Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto, Confederação
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