Get a Life
Originally released in 2001. Get a Life is a drama film. directed by João Canijo.
Starring Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, and Teresa Madruga
Synopsis
During one winter night, a Portuguese teenager, Alvaro, loses his life in a fight between a youth gang and the cops in a suburb of Paris. Cidalia, a 36 year old cleaning woman, his mother, decides to defy the code of silence of the Portuguese community and tries to find the truth. She losses her friends, her job and her family but gains a life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Madragoa Filmes
- Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimédia
- Gemini Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Get a Life about?
During one winter night, a Portuguese teenager, Alvaro, loses his life in a fight between a youth gang and the cops in a suburb of Paris. Cidalia, a 36 year old cleaning woman, his mother, decides ...
Who directed Get a Life?
Get a Life was directed by João Canijo.
How long is Get a Life?
Get a Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Get a Life released?
Get a Life was released on May 4, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Get a Life?
The main cast of Get a Life includes Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Teresa Madruga, Alda Gomes, Olivier Leite.