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Release Year2019
Runtime2h 04m
LanguagePortuguese
Certification12A
GenresDrama
Votes73
DirectorPedro Costa
WritersPedro Costa, Vitalina Varela
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVitalina Varela
About Vitalina Varela
A Cape Verdean woman navigates her way through Lisbon, following the scanty physical traces her deceased husband left behind and discovering his secret, illicit life.
Directed by Pedro Costa, Vitalina Varela leans on a strong ensemble — Vitalina Varela, Ventura, Lina Varela — 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 drama titles of 2019.
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