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.

Cast

Constança Carvalho Homem

Ricardo Bueno

Marta Bonito

Joel Sines

Adelaide Teixeira

Valdemar Santos

Tiago Vouga

Ricardo Leite