Taprobana
Originally released in 2014. Taprobana is a comedy film. directed by Gabriel Abrantes. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natxo Checa, Jani Zhao, and Gabriel Abrantes
Synopsis
In this short comedy, Luis Vaz de Camoes, the greatest Portuguese renaissance poet, struggles creatively while engaging in a hedonistic, coprophagic, and drug addled lifestyle. The film follows the poet, and his lover Dinamene, as he writes his masterpiece, the epic poem "Os Lusiadas." He travels from the cacophony of the Indic jungles, surrounded by allegorical elephants and rhyming macaques, to the frontier of Heaven and Hell, where he is confronted by his fantasy: fame and immortality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Top Cast
Natxo Checa
as Luís Vaz de Camões
Jani Zhao
as Dinamene
Gabriel Abrantes
as Portuguese Authority
David Lasantha
as Opium Dealer
Jõao Pedro Vale
as King Philipp II
Alexandre Melo
as Petrarch
Gonçalo Pena
as Homer
Édith Scob
as L'Ambassadrice de France en Afghanistan
Andreia Cabral
Joana Pais de Brito
as Nymph III
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- DOX:LAB
- A Mutual Respect Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taprobana about?
In this short comedy, Luis Vaz de Camoes, the greatest Portuguese renaissance poet, struggles creatively while engaging in a hedonistic, coprophagic, and drug addled lifestyle. The film follows the...
Who directed Taprobana?
Taprobana was directed by Gabriel Abrantes.
How long is Taprobana?
Taprobana has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Taprobana released?
Taprobana was released on June 11, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taprobana?
The main cast of Taprobana includes Natxo Checa, Jani Zhao, Gabriel Abrantes, David Lasantha, Jõao Pedro Vale.