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Success and international recognition of Santo António film

Overview

The comedy film ‘Santo António – Casamenteiro de Lisboa’, directed by Ruben Alves, premiered in 53 Portuguese cinemas. The narrative explores traditional Lisbon weddings while addressing themes of gentrification, mass tourism, and the potential loss of local cultural identity. Following its release, the film became the most-watched production in Portuguese cinemas. Within four days, it attracted 40,905 spectators and generated over €29,000 in revenue, surpassing major international titles such as ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider-Man: A New Day’. The film’s success follows a premiere at the CCB in Lisbon attended by various public figures, including Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Carlos Moedas. It has overtaken previous domestic successes like ‘Playback’ in terms of the speed at which it reached viewership milestones. By the second week of its release, the film maintained its position as the most-watched production in Portugal for two consecutive weeks. Data from the Instituto do Cinema e Audiovisual indicates that between September 17 and 23, the film drew 51,907 spectators, surpassing ‘Resident Evil’. Since its September 10 release, the production has surpassed 100,000 total spectators and generated approximately €775,881 in gross box office revenue, making it the most-watched Portuguese production released this year. The film stars Rita Blanco and Joaquim Monchique as guardians of a Lisbon tradition. Since its September 10 release, the film has set a record as the Portuguese film with the highest cinema attendance on its opening day. The plot follows organizers Carmo and Valentim as they fight to save their jobs and the tradition from a French company, Stardust, which is considering buying the rights for international promotion. To demonstrate the event's success, the organizers assemble a diverse group of wedding candidates, including elderly individuals, prisoners, and gay couples, to reflect a changing Lisbon.

Entities

Lisbon · Ruben Alves · Rita Blanco · Joaquim Monchique · Disney+

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Portuguese film Santo António: O Casamenteiro de Lisboa joins Disney+

    The Portuguese romantic comedy “Santo António: O Casamenteiro de Lisboa” will premiere on Disney+ in Portugal on November 10.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Santo António: O Casamenteiro de Lisboa featured at Festival do Rio

    The Portuguese comedy ‘Santo António: O Casamenteiro de Lisboa’ was showcased at the Festival do Rio, exploring themes of tradition versus modernity in Lisbon.

  3. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Lisbon film breaks Portuguese opening day attendance record

    Ruben Alves’ film ‘Santo António – O Casamenteiro de Lisboa’ broke records for opening day attendance in Portugal, exploring the tension between tradition and urban change in Lisbon.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Santo António film leads Portuguese box office for second week

    Ruben Alves’ comedy ‘Santo António – O casamenteiro de Lisboa’ has led the Portuguese box office for two consecutive weeks, surpassing 100,000 viewers since its release.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Santo António - O Casamenteiro de Lisboa becomes top film in Portugal

    The Portuguese comedy “Santo António - O Casamenteiro de Lisboa,” directed by Ruben Alves, has become the year's most-watched film in Portugal after attracting over 40,000 viewers in its first four days.

  6. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Ruben Alves film on Lisbon traditions premieres in Portugal

    Ruben Alves' new film “Santo António – Casamenteiro de Lisboa” premieres in 53 Portuguese cinemas, exploring Lisbon's wedding traditions amidst themes of globalization and gentrification.

Sources

4gnews.pt · canalalentejo.sapo.pt · cinema.sapo.pt · cinepop.com.br · cinevisao.pt · cmjornal.xl.pt · europesays.com · jornalcomunidades.pt · lifestyle.sapo.pt · lusojornal.com · mag.sapo.pt · magazine-hd.com · oregional.pt · quinto-canal.com · rr.pt · sapo.pt · theportugalnews.com

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