The Great Eleanor
The new film from actress and director Scarlett Johansson is now in cinemas.
Laura Carreira's film 'On Falling' receives the Discovery Award from the European Film Academy
The film had already been honoured at the Scottish BAFTAs and at the San Sebastián and London film festivals.
'Mr. Scorsese', the master of 'Taxi Driver': 'To characterise him as a genius is to undersell him. Only an obsessed person can succeed in cinema'
What can a young director like Bernardo Lopes and a veteran like Scorsese have in common? An obsession with cinema. Five episodes on Apple TV that show this and many other facets of the filmmaker behind 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull'. A series to savour and dissect in another episode of 'No Último Episódio', Expresso's podcast hosted by film and television critic José Paiva Capucho.
After making history at the Golden Globes, "O Agente Secreto" returns to Portuguese cinemas
Across the country, the Brazilian film that made history last Sunday will be screened again in 15 cinemas.
Two-time Golden Globe winner O Agente Secreto gets additional screenings in Portugal
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, the film — which won Best Non-English Language Film and Best Actor (Wagner Moura) — is receiving additional screenings at cinemas across Portugal.
Not all municipalities have a cinema or a library: how long does it take each parish to reach the nearest cultural venue?
One fifth of the country travels more than 50 km round trip to the nearest cinema, cine-theatre or theatre, and in half of parishes that journey takes more than 40 minutes. This is the third of four articles on inequalities in access to basic services, produced in partnership between Expresso and NOVA Cidade — Urban Analytics Lab, NOVA IMS.
Weekend on TV: Tabu, Differences, The Night Manager and Sexual Assistance
Also watch out for The Eternals, Italian cinema, a royal scandal and a genuine Macedonian tale.
Here are 26 films for 2026 — what if we continue to discover that we are not alone?
From George Orwell to Ulysses, from Michael Jackson to Shakespeare, from cowboy Woody to astronaut Buzz Lightyear — and us and the extraterrestrials: in cinema, we are never alone.
IndieJúnior film festival marks its tenth edition dedicated to joy
Until 2 February, IndieJúnior will also be taking place at the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library, the Coliseu do Porto, the Sala Estúdio Perpétuo and the Rectorate of the University of Porto.
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Kontinental '25 and other releases this week
Among the films opening in cinemas are the latest works by Jim Jarmusch and Radu Jude, respectively winners of the Golden Lion in Venice and the Silver Bear in Berlin.
Jim Jarmusch: "Being a late father stopped me from inflicting on my daughter the same damage my father inflicted on me"
The year gets off to a good start with the Portuguese premiere of Jim Jarmusch's Venice 2025 Golden Lion winner, 'Father Mother Sister Brother', featuring a star-studded cast. Expresso spoke to the filmmaker about families and loneliness.
Song Sung Blue: the working class won't go to heaven
We swapped all didactic social cinema for the shamelessly tear-jerking economy of this true story, aimed squarely at the heart of the Oscars.
Cinema: Greenland – Migration
With the planet still reeling from the impact and the atmosphere slowly clearing, they must embark on a perilous journey across the frozen, desolate wasteland of what remains of Europe. The post Cinema: Greenland – Migration appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Cibema: Song Sung Blue
Based on the 2008 documentary of the same name, this musical drama tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a down-on-their-luck couple who find a new lease on The post Cibema: Song Sung Blue appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Plenty of cinema to look forward to in 2026
RTP gives a sneak peek at the films arriving in cinemas this year.
Discover the 10 Portuguese films set to arrive in cinemas at the start of the year
The selection includes fiction films, documentaries and even works that have already won awards at international festivals.
Chalamet's new film 'Marty Supreme' is resistance to passivity
The new film starring Timothée Chalamet, 'Marty Supreme', calls for resisting passivity and dreaming big at a time when culture does not encourage it, director Josh Safdie said.
Are social media making us stupid? Or impatient?
They have got us used to fast-paced stories, instant emotions and explicit messages. Cinema, for example, is simplifying scripts so it doesn't lose viewers.
Are monster movies back in fashion?
In recent years several films about figures that had apparently fallen into obscurity have been released in cinemas. What is the fascination these creatures hold for directors and audiences?
The cinema is ours
And when the camera frames a tired face, mirror neurons fire before ideology intervenes. We see a 'vulnerable human being' neurologically before processing an 'invader' ideologically. Opinion by Graça Castanheira
"Anaconda": Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior joins the film's cast
The comedy film “Anaconda” has now arrived in cinemas. One of the stars is Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior, who joins the likes of Jack Black and Paul Rudd.
Alfred Hitchcock: the master who never overdid it
An illusionist; a trademark imitated, repeated and varied yet never surpassed; controversial, immortal. The Nimas cinema in Lisbon is devoting to him one of the largest retrospectives ever held here: 37 films, including rarities.
