Matar Saudades
Originally released in 1988. Matar Saudades is a drama film. directed by Fernando Lopes. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rogério Samora, Teresa Madruga, and Pedro Efe
Synopsis
Abel, 47 years old, two wars - in the colonies and France, emigration - several scars from many battles lost, returns in a jump to Portugal, to his lost village in the northern interior, near the border, from where one day he'd be gone, also from a jump. A letter, from his brother Peter, warned him that everything changed. Even Teresa. Abel catches sight of his childhood in the village hills, the old tribe. From a distance everything seams to be in the same placesa, the old dog is all that remains of the past. In the village the Act of Passion will be performed and Teresa is one of the participants. Abel takes the old gestures and prepares his plan: eliminate one by one Teresa's suitors, to consummate during the act of the Passion, her death ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Opus Filmes
- Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matar Saudades about?
Abel, 47 years old, two wars - in the colonies and France, emigration - several scars from many battles lost, returns in a jump to Portugal, to his lost village in the northern interior, near the b...
Who directed Matar Saudades?
Matar Saudades was directed by Fernando Lopes.
How long is Matar Saudades?
Matar Saudades has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Matar Saudades released?
Matar Saudades was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Matar Saudades?
The main cast of Matar Saudades includes Rogério Samora, Teresa Madruga, Pedro Efe, Eunice Muñoz, João Cabral.