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Release Year2024
Runtime0h 50m
LanguagePT
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
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DirectorPocas Pascoal
WritersJoão Félix, Miguel Simal
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsA Palavra Mágica
About A Palavra Mágica
The first time you hear it, it doesn't seem like a big deal. The word is strange and the tone in which it was used could be offensive. In the village the word soon spreads and as it passes from mouth to mouth it becomes heavier and takes on a markedly offensive character. As the village gets angrier, all the small misunderstandings in everyday life become serious business. There is only one solution: exposing the cases and their origin - the word barely heard and poorly said - which, today, in the village, is the most devastating offense that can be thrown at our greatest enemy.
Directed by Pocas Pascoal, A Palavra Mágica leans on a strong ensemble — José Raposo, Eric Santos, Hugo Narciso — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2024.
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