Zona J
"There are places where love has no place."
Originally released in 1998. Zona J is a crime/drama film. directed by Leonel Vieira. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Núria Madruga, Ivo Canelas, and Ana Bustorff
Synopsis
Tó, a black boy from Zona J, a tough neighborhood in Lisbon, falls in love with a white girl, Carla. Tó dreams of living in Angola and taking Carla with him. However, the reality the two teens are in complicates their plans...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (18 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $1,250,000
Production Companies
- Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual
- MGN Filmes
- SIC - Sociedade Independente de Comunicação
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zona J about?
Tó, a black boy from Zona J, a tough neighborhood in Lisbon, falls in love with a white girl, Carla. Tó dreams of living in Angola and taking Carla with him. However, the reality the two teens ar...
Who directed Zona J?
Zona J was directed by Leonel Vieira.
How long is Zona J?
Zona J has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Zona J released?
Zona J was released on December 8, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zona J?
The main cast of Zona J includes Núria Madruga, Ivo Canelas, Ana Bustorff, José Pedro Gomes, Carlos Santos.