Santo António film leads Portuguese box office for second week

The comedy film ‘Santo António – O casamenteiro de Lisboa’, directed by Ruben Alves, has been the most-watched film in Portuguese cinemas for two consecutive weeks. According to data from the Instituto do Cinema e Audiovisual, the film drew 51,907 spectators during the week of September 17 to 23, surpassing ‘Resident Evil’, which recorded 38,263 entries.

Since its release on September 10, the film has surpassed 100,000 total spectators, generating approximately 775,881 euros in gross box office revenue. It stands as the most-watched Portuguese production released this year.

The film stars Rita Blanco and Joaquim Monchique as guardians of a Lisbon tradition involving Saint Anthony's weddings. The plot addresses themes of love, tradition, gentrification, and the impact of tourism on urban environments.