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Colo (2017)
Director: Teresa Villaverde
Cast: João Pedro Vaz, Alice Albergaria Borges, Beatriz Batarda, Clara Jost
Runtime136 min
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Struggling against the crisis in Portugal, a mother doubles up jobs to pay the bills since her husband is unemployed. Their teenage daughter tries to keep living everyday life even if the money is running short, which makes everything uneasy. Escaping from their common reality, they slowly become strangers to one another, as the tension grows in silence and in guilt.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Colo, the 2017 drama directed by Teresa Villaverde, has received positive critical reception, though information on major awards is limited. The film explores the struggles of a Portuguese family dealing with the economic crisis, with the daughter trying to maintain normalcy as tensions grow between her parents.
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Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate director Teresa Villaverde's 2017 film Colo, which offers a poignant and intimate look at a family struggling with financial difficulties in Portugal. The film's naturalistic performances, particularly by leads João Pedro Vaz and Alice Albergaria Borges, give an authentic depiction of the emotional strain and disconnect that can arise when trying to make ends meet.
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Colo is a 2017 Portuguese drama film directed by Teresa Villaverde. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
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