Show Me Lisbon
Originally released in 2015. Show Me Lisbon is a documentary film. directed by Ricardo Freitas. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carminho, Nicolau Breyner, and Maria de Medeiros
Synopsis
The best way to discover a city is through its people. 'Show Me Lisbon' reveals the city as seen by thirteen locals, or lisboetas - who were either born there or moved there by choice and who are of different generations, areas and backgrounds. The result is a dynamic, relaxed and realistic portrait of Lisbon that looks at themes such as what it means "to be a lisboeta", the light, the river, the food, the sounds, the history, the ethnic mixes, fado and the city's facades. The artist Joana Vasconcelos, the musician Rodrigo Leao, the writer Richard Zenith, the fado singer Carminho, the street artist Vhils and the historian Jose Sarmento Matos, alongside the knife sharpeners, fishwives, old ladies of Alfama and the festival singers who show the city as it is lived in its traditional quarters. Show me Lisbon is the follow-up to Show me Rio and the second film in the Show me Cities series.
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Production Details
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Show Me Lisbon about?
The best way to discover a city is through its people. 'Show Me Lisbon' reveals the city as seen by thirteen locals, or lisboetas - who were either born there or moved there by choice and who are o...
Who directed Show Me Lisbon?
Show Me Lisbon was directed by Ricardo Freitas.
How long is Show Me Lisbon?
Show Me Lisbon has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).
When was Show Me Lisbon released?
Show Me Lisbon was released on January 1, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Show Me Lisbon?
The main cast of Show Me Lisbon includes Carminho, Nicolau Breyner, Maria de Medeiros, Joana Vasconcelos, António Costa.