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Suede's music, texts about the Geringonça, the life of Espinoza, friends John & Paul, the manosphere in a documentary, and Tim Maia's records: this week there is something for everyone.
Hired to document the militarisation of Russian students, a teacher secretly made a documentary, “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”, which premiered in Portuguese cinemas in March and is nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary.
“Memórias do Teatro da Cornucópia”, a documentary directed by Solveig Nordlund that premieres on the 26th at Cinema Ideal in Lisbon, follows over forty years of the history of the interventionist theatre company co-founded by Luis Miguel Cintra.
The film “Mr. Nobody vs. Putin” reveals how Putin's ideologies are taught in schools. The documentary compiles footage captured by a young teacher at a primary school in Karabash, near the Ural Mountains in Russia.
Brazilian cinema continues its rise in Portugal with the upcoming release of the documentary 'Explode São Paulo, Gil' this Thursday (12). The film follows the story of Gil, a woman who moved to São Paulo at 20 with dreams of becoming a singer, and now works as a cleaner. Director Maria Clara Escobar captures their dialogue, blending reality and performance to reflect on themes of work, fame, and the pursuit of art. The award-winning documentary, which has been featured at festivals like Doclisboa, will have a special screening at Cinema Ideal in Lisbon with the director in attendance.
The documentary 'Man on the Run', directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville, explores Paul McCartney's artistic survival and personal evolution following the dissolution of the Beatles. The film examines his transition from the band's end to the formation of Wings, navigating the complex legal and emotional aftermath of the group's split, including his relationship with John Lennon and his partnership with Linda McCartney. By moving beyond media clichés, the documentary highlights the creation of albums like 'Ram' and 'Band on the Run', offering an intimate look at McCartney's creative rebirth and the unique musical journey that defined his post-Beatles career.
The documentary 'Paul McCartney: Man on the Run' sheds light on the 1970s of a great musician who formed a new band to prove he could succeed on his own.
The new season of the documentary series lands tonight on the main channel with more travel notes tracking Portuguese communities.
The film was seen by an average of six people per screening. It is the most expensive documentary ever: it cost €63 million.
The new documentary on FilmIn, the escalation in Taiwan (live), a retrospective dedicated to Mel Brooks, Belle & Sebastian's return to the past and the writing of Mila Kundera are this week's recommendations.
The film has its world premiere tomorrow in several cities around the globe.
This time without Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez returned to Washington to attend the screening of the documentary “Melania”, which is released in cinemas on 30 January.
The premiere of Heated Rivalry, the return of The Karate Kid and Alex Honnold's live, ropeless climb are among the suggestions to round off the week.
For years smuggling was a means of subsistence for families in the border region. Women played an active role in this kind of illegal trade.
'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' is the two-part documentary that debuts this week and revisits the history and work of a seminal figure in comedy — his past and what he is doing today.
Also on the TV schedule are a story titled Property, the documentary Inside House 8, a biopic about Diana and the world of Warcraft: The First Meeting of Two Worlds.
A new chapter in the seemingly endless 'Game of Thrones' saga, the hit series overseas that's finally arriving here ('Heated Rivalry'), and the stories of Disneyland and the life of Mel Brooks: there's something for everyone.
Capitão Fausto will perform for the first time at MEO Arena in Lisbon on 24 January. Antena 3 and RTP2 produced the documentary about the band.
It's also a day to remember the real stories and people of Bucha and to meet an anti-Nazi tennis champion.
Let's start the year well: the latest book from a great writer, the magic of a broken chair, that film everyone is (still) talking about, and conspiracies turned into a documentary — there's something for everyone.
The selection includes fiction films, documentaries and even works that have already won awards at international festivals.
The television documentary series about contemporary opera, “Opera. Now”, written and directed by composer Vasco Mendonça, premieres on 5 January on RTP2, which co-produced it with the French channel Mezzo and the streaming platform Medici.tv.