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875 articles available in total starting from 05/09/2002. Last article published on 24/02/2026.

Blockbusters behind admissions increase

Admissions in Portugal's film theatres increased by 5% in the first nine months of 2006 (for a total of over 11.8m movie-goers) with respect to the same period in 2005 (nearly 11.m). The data was...  

13/11/2006 | Admissions | Portugal

Filme da Treta and Bird of Prey arrive on screens

After last week's release of Trance by Teresa Villaverde (see news), an entirely different domestic production opens in Portuguese cinemas today. Directed by José Sacramento, Filme da Treta is...  

12/10/2006 | Releases | Portugal

Transe: Ana Moreira descents to hell

After an enthusiastic reception at the latest Cannes Film Festival (see news), Transe, the new film by acclaimed 40-year old director Teresa Villaverde, finally opens today on five screens,...  

05/10/2006 | Releases | Portugal

French Film Party in 7 cities

Seven Portuguese cities will host the 7th French Film Party from October 4-November 21. This major event, which includes 32 premieres (feature films, documentaries and animation), aims, according...  

03/10/2006 | Events | Portugal

Alice in film land?

Marco Martins' Alice (see focus) has been chosen as Portugal's entry as Best Foreign Language film for the 79th Academy Awards, announced ICAM. The film – released domestically on October 5, 2005...  

29/09/2006 | Oscar 2007 | Portugal

Two Branco films on screens

Portuguese distribution company Atalanta Filmes, run by Paulo Branco, is this week releasing two European titles that were also produced by Branco outfits: 98 Octanas, the latest film by Fernando...  

14/09/2006 | Releases | Portugal

Figures drop 18℅ in July

This July, Portugal's film theatres were visited by nearly 1.5m (1.428.710) cinemagoers. The figure represents a drop of 18.6℅ when compared to the number of admissions in the same period in 2005....  

23/08/2006 | Admissions | Portugal

Marinou-Blanco's Olho Negro ends shooting

Principal photography on Olho Negro came to an end last week after one and a half month’s shooting in Lisbon and Cacéres (Spain). Produced by Filmes do Tejo, with backing of €450,000 from ICAM,...  

18/08/2006 | Production | Portugal

Body Rice: Special Mention in Locarno

Body Rice, the first feature film by Hugo Vieira da Silva, which screened in competition at this year’s Locarno Film Festival was singled out by the international jury with a Special Mention for...  

17/08/2006 | Awards | Portugal

Regina Pessoa's film vies for Cartoon d'Or

After the Cristal Award for Best Short Film at the Annecy Animation Film Festival (see news) and numerous screenings at other international film events, Regina Pessoa's História Trágica com Final...  

04/08/2006 | Nominations | Portugal

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