Directing
Ana Rocha de Sousa
Born October 25, 1978 · Lisbon, Portugal (age 47)
Ana Rocha de Sousa (Lisbon, 28 October 1978) is a Portuguese actress and director. She made her acting debut in the TV series "Riscos" (1997). Since then, she starred in other TV productions such as "Sonhos Traídos" (2002), "Mistura Fina" (2004) and "Jura" (2006). In 2009, she moved away from acting and into directing. In 2020, her feature-length debut "Listen" premiered at the Venice Film Festiva…
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Maya · 2011Maya
2011
MovieDrama
In a tiny first class train cabin in India, 1976, a self-assured Mohan Bhatt encounters his first love, Maya Rao, from 6 years before...
Laundriness · 2011Laundriness
2011
MovieDocumentaryComedy
Serif, the manager of a launderette in London’s Bethnal Green, dedicates her time to her regulars. Serving cups of tea and listening to their stories, Serif enriches their lives by helping the local elderly community.
Laundriness is a simple and sensitive observational documentary about the meaning of life, fate, hope and regrets.

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Wings · 2026Wings
2026
MovieDrama
It is inspired by the true story of the girls and women of a Ukrainian family forced to find rescue from the war. Although... War can never truly be escaped.
Listen · 2020Listen
★ 7.12020
MovieDrama
In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
No Dia dos Meus Anos · 1992No Dia dos Meus Anos
★ 6.01992
MovieDrama
This Portuguese movie directed by João Botelho, is part of The Four Elements series. This is the second episode, The Air.
At Sea · 2013At Sea
2013
MovieDrama
No Mar is a film about Cecília, the only teacher on a small fishing island. One fateful morning Cecília's daughter Maria asks her best friend Lúcia to cover for her as she goes to the beach to watch her father's boat come in. She never returns. Cecília struggles to deal with the guilt of her daughters death and attempts to embrace the impoverished Lúcia. Lúcia's own struggle with her friends death and eventual confession, forces Cecília to reconcile with her own grief and loss.
Strawberries with Sugar · 2003Strawberries with Sugar
★ 6.32003
SeriesDramaComedy
Across several generations, groups of young Portuguese people navigate school life and summer holidays while dealing with friendships, first loves, rivalries, family conflicts and decisions that shape their future. Each season introduces new protagonists, schools and challenges, exploring themes related to adolescence, identity, responsibility and belonging. Sport, music, dance and other forms of expression accompany their journeys of growing up, marked by dreams, choices and ever-changing relationships.
Jura · 2006Jura
2006
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Mistura Fina · 2004Mistura Fina
2004
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