Teresa Villaverde's film "Justa" awarded at Beijing International Film Festival

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Teresa Villaverde's film "Justa" awarded at Beijing International Film Festival

Teresa Villaverde's film “Justa” received the Tiantan Award for Best Artistic Contribution at the Beijing International Film Festival in China, with 13-year-old Madalena Cunha winning the award for Best Supporting Actress. The film, a co-production between Portugal and France, explores the aftermath of the 2017 Pedrógão Grande wildfires through fictional stories of survivors, focusing on the emotional toll rather than the disaster itself. Villaverde describes the work as a tribute to the living, highlighting the lasting impact of the tragedy on the region.

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