Portugal, 1968. Salazar, the longest-serving fascist dictator, falls from his chair and suffers a stroke. Returning to his Palace to recover from illness, he is no longer President. No one reveals this him: neither his loyal housekeeper, nor his hard-working maids, nor his doctor. Does Salazar want to overcome death and perpetuate his power? How can he stay sane in that hallucinatory Palace?
Scriptwriters Daniel Tavares, José Filipe Costa, Letícia Simões
1st Assistant Director Nuno Milagre
Cinematographer Vasco Viana
Sound Director Rafael Gonçalves Cardoso
Line Producer Frederico Mesquita
Art Director Cláudia Lopes Costa
Costume Designer Patrícia Dória
Make-up Maria Almeida (Nani)
Hairdresser Marisa Marques
Editing João Braz
Color Grading Rita Lamas
Sound Editor and Mix Carlos Abreu
VFX Irmã Lúcia
Original Music João Godinho
Directed by José Filipe Costa
Produced by Filipa Reis
Festivals and Awards
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Big Screen Competition (02.2025)
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