@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
2024Drama
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.
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Key Crew
DirectorLuca Guadagnino
WriterDenis Villeneuve
CinematographyBong Joon-ho
ComposerYorgos Lanthimos
EditorPark Chan-wook
Produced by
Câmara Municipal do PortoFaculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do PortoConfederação
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Lupita Swinton
Detective Hale
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Brad Phoenix
Elena
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Margot Nyong'o
The Editor
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Timothée Pitt
Jude
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Zendaya Robbie
Anna
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Michael Chalamet
The Projectionist
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Viola Coleman
Mira
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Daniel Fassbender
Father Abel
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Frances Davis
The Conductor
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Keanu Kaluuya
Lena
