@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.
Rita Ou Rito?
Peixe-de-Espada (literally, sword-fish), a retired Army colonel, his wife and nubile daughter are spending their holidays at the Palace Hotel, in the company of a lady doctor, Doctor Pilulas (literally, pills). He tells tall-tales of his African adventures, and she finds ways to promote the excellency of the pills of her own fabrication. To spend some time with Gabriela, his girlfriend, Rito appears disguised as a woman, pretending to be the new post-office operator. Desguises will come and go, and all ends well after a turmoil of twisted plots.
Quick Stats
8.0
TMDB Rating
1
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Key Crew
DirectorReinaldo Ferreira
WriterReinaldo Ferreira
Produced by
Reporter X Film
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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.
Cast
Alves da Costa
Rita / Rito
F
Fernanda Alves da Costa
Gabriela - Rito's girlfriend
A
Alberto Miranda
Coronel Peixe-de-Espada
A
Alexandre Amores
Papusse - Black cook
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Alexandre Amores
Pilulas - Lady doctor
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Leticia de Miranda
Madam Peixe-de-Espada
M
Manuel Silva
Conde Pastel-de-nata
