La Durmiente

A quiet, reflective blend of history and child's play that feels like watching memory being gently reshaped.

Directed by

Maria Inês Gonçalves

Genres

Drama

Starring

Helena Calado, Maria Inês Lopes, Janilson Moura

Overview

During a dynastic crisis in 14th century Portugal, the 10 year old Beatriz enters into a forced marriage to become the country’s new queen. At the Monastery of Sancti Spiritus in Toro, where the tomb of Beatriz is located, this story is re-enacted, re-imagined, and recreated with children of the same age. As their imagination is allowed to roam free, a different way to interact with their country’s history opens up.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, whimsical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, power, coming-of-age, memory

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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