A Santa Joana dos Matadouros

A Santa Joana dos Matadouros 2024 Directed by João Sousa Cardoso

Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.

Country Portugal

Production Country Portugal

Language Portuguese

Spoken Languages English , Portuguese

Gnere Drama

Production Companies Câmara Municipal do Porto , Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto , Confederação

Release Date 29 November 2024