Santo António - Lisbon Love

A cheerful, big-hearted comedy that feels like a warm hug, celebrating community and tradition with gentle humour and vibrant energy.

Directed by

Ruben Alves

Genres

Comedy, Family

Starring

Rita Blanco, Joaquim Monchique, Ana Bola

Overview

Lisbon's traditional Saint Anthony's Weddings have hit rock bottom. At least, that's what Stardust, a major French multinational poised to take over the event, believes. Carmo and Valentim, two Lisbon City Hall employees who have spent more than 25 years organizing the celebrations, are given a harsh ultimatum: reinvent the event and turn it into a modern success, or lose their jobs. Directed by the filmmaker behind The Gilded Cage, Saint Anthony is a vibrant comedy and a heartfelt love letter to Lisbon. A celebration of human connection, identity, and cultural resilience in an increasingly globalized world.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, class, family, trauma

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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