Get a Life (2001)

Name: Get a Life
Director: João Canijo
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001-05-04
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cast: Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Teresa Madruga, Alda Gomes

Drama

Director: João Canijo

Cast: Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Teresa Madruga, Alda Gomes

Runtime115 min

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During one winter night, a Portuguese teenager, Alvaro, loses his life in a fight between a youth gang and the cops in a suburb of Paris. Cidalia, a 36 year old cleaning woman, his mother, decides to defy the code of silence of the Portuguese community and tries to find the truth. She losses her friends, her job and her family but gains a life.

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Get a Life (2001), directed by João Canijo, is a critically acclaimed Portuguese drama that explores the aftermath of a young man's death. While the film has not received widespread awards recognition, it has been praised by critics for its nuanced portrayal of a mother's search for the truth. The film has a solid rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb, suggesting positive audience reception.

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Directed by João Canijo, this 2001 Portuguese drama 'Get a Life' offers a compelling exploration of grief, family, and the pursuit of truth. With powerful performances from the ensemble cast, including Rita Blanco and Adriano Luz, the film delves into the difficult decisions a mother faces when challenging her community's code of silence in the wake of a tragic loss.

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Get a Life is a 2001 Portuguese drama film directed by João Canijo. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.