T E R R A T R E M E
Discover the sumptuous nonfiction films from one of Portugal's most innovative production houses, TERRATREME, in our True Story partner collection.
Taking their name from the classic Italian drama by Visconti, La Terra Trema - in which a group of fishermen unite to buy a boat and gain independence from the ship-owning bosses — TERRATREME was founded in 2008 by a group of filmmakers who demanded a greater degree of freedom and autonomy in the production process.
Starting their own production unit in Lisbon, the TERRATREME collective wrote their own rules for producing work, pooling the resources of their members to create these astounding films.
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Lisbon Beat - Trailer
Dir. Vasco Viana, Rita Maia - 75min - 2019 - Portugal
A journey through Lisbon’s suburbs through the lives of a handful of musicians establishing their place to exist in a city of complex identity struggles.
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Lisbon Beat (English Subtitles)
Dir. Vasco Viana, Rita Maia - 2019 - Portugal
This exuberant documentary portrait of a city and its musicians highlights the innovative Afro-Portuguese music scene thriving on the outskirts of Lisbon.
Cinematographer Vasco Viana and Lisbon-born, London-based DJ Rita Maia depict a vibrant commu...
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Antonio and Catarina - Trailer
A 70-year old man and a 25-year old woman share a candid and twisted relationship with a deadline. Trapped in one room, Antonio and Catarina are negotiationg the terms of their relationship.
Dir. Cristina Hanes - 40min - 2017 - Portugal
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Antonio and Caterina
Dir. Cristina Hanes - 2017 - Portugal - Subtitles in English
Augusto, a 70-year old man, is dealing with the sudden appearance of a 25-year old woman in his life, Cristina, the filmmaker. Since I first saw him, I had an urge to film this mysterious figure. Our initial fascination with each other...
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Ama-San - Trailer
A dive, the noon sunlight cuts through the water. The air in both lungs will have to be enough to rip abalone from the rocks in the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
Dir. Cláudia Varejão - 112min - 2016 - Portugal
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Ama-San
Dir. Cláudia Varejão - 2016 - Portugal - In Japanese - Subtitles available in: English, German, Italian, Spanish.
A dive, the noon sunlight cuts through the water. The air in both lungs will have to be enough to rip the abalone from the rocks on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With no aid fro...
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Industrial Revolution - Trailer
The Ave Valley is, for more than a century, a territory seized by an imposing industry. Amongst ruins and operating factories, we descend the river on a journey alongside the banks of the present, unveiling the marks of the past.
Dir. Tiago Hespanha and Frederico Lobo - 73mins - 2014 - Portugal
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Industrial Revolution
Dir. Tiago Hespanha and Frederico Lobo - 2014 - Portugal - Subtitles available in: English, French, Spanish
The Ave Valley is, for more than a century, a territory seized by an imposing industry. Amongst ruins and operating factories, we descend the river on a journey alongside the banks of the ...
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The Secret History of Aviation - Trailer
The Secret History of Aviation is a poignant reflection on that which rises and that which falls.
Dir. João Manso - 15min - 2018 - Portugal - Subtitles available in: English, Spanish
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The Secret History of Aviation
Dir. João Manso - 2018 - Portugal - Subtitles available in: English, Spanish
The Secret History of Aviation is a poignant reflection on that which rises and that which falls. Its title and narration are taken from a piece written by Manuel Zimbro, in which he muses on what it is that prevents ma...
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A Girl of Her Age - Trailer
Mariana is a young woman looking to fulfil the dream she was once committed with when she left her parents' house to live with Alex, in Lisbon.
Dir. Márcio Laranjeira - 88min - 2015 - Portugal
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A Girl of Her Age
Dir. Márcio Laranjeira - 2015 - Portugal - Language: Portuguese - Subtitles available in: English, Spanish
Mariana is a young woman looking to fulfil the dream she was once committed with when she left her parents' house to live with Alex, in Lisbon. When he leaves to New York, she cannot bear ...
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Trading Cities
Dir. Pedro Pinho, Luísa Homem - 2014 - Portugal - Language: Creole - Subtitles available in: English, French, Portuguese
In 2008, the growing tourism industry of Cape Verde was frozen. The building of many hotels and resorts by foreigner companies had to be stopped due to a shortage of sand. Th...