Festival du Cinéma Portugais

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Credits

Country :
Portugal
Year :
2026
Director :
Sérgio Graciano
Version :
vostEN+PT
Duration :
90 minutes
Format :
digital
Actors :
Rafael Faria, Albano Jerónimo, Laura Dutra, Anabela Moreira
In collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Centre – Camões
🗣️ With José Amaral, the film’s producer, in attendance, followed by a Q&A

synopsis

A biographical film about Carlos Paião, the singer and songwriter who abandoned a career in medicine to pursue music.

Through creativity, humour and timeless songs such as Cinderela and Playback, the film explores the life and work of one of the most influential figures in Portuguese popular music.
 

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