A Santa Joana dos Matadouros
Inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht and filmed in Porto's former industrial slaughterhouse, A Santa Joana dos Matadouros is a meta-cinematic essay about the labor market in times of economic crisis in Europe. The film explores the possibilities of cinema in its relationship with theater and brings together a cast of professional actors, amateurs, renowned artists from various disciplines, and a group of unemployed residents of Vale de Campanhã.
Directed by João Sousa Cardoso · Written by Bertolt Brecht
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Adelaide Teixeira 
Valdemar Santos 
Teresa Coutinho Make it a double feature
A Santa Joana dos Matadouros
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A close match in mood and era.
