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La Durmiente 2025 Directed by Maria Inês Gonçalves La durmiente

During a dynastic crisis in 14th century Portugal, the 10 year old Beatriz enters into a forced marriage to become the country’s new queen. At the Monastery of Sancti Spiritus in Toro, where the tomb of Beatriz is located, this story is re-enacted, re-imagined, and recreated with children of the same age. As their imagination is allowed to roam free, a different way to interact with their country’s history opens up.

Country Portugal
Production Countries Portugal , Spain
Language Portuguese
Spoken Languages Portuguese , Spanish
Gnere Drama
Release Date 8 February 2025
20 mins