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Tabu (1977)
Release Year: 1977
Nation: Brazil, France, Germany, Portugal
Alternative Title: Taboo, i prokatalipsi ston erota, Taboo
Director: Miguel Gomes
Writer: Mariana Ricardo, Miguel Gomes
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Gullane Entretenimento, Komplizen Film, O Som e a Fúria, RTP, Shellac Sud, ZDF/Arte
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: crocodile, east africa, haunted by the past, lisbon, portugal, neighbor neighbor relationship, plantation, portuguese colonialism
Story
In Lisbon, Portugal in the year 2010, Pilar, a devout woman deeply involved in social causes, shares an unusual bond with her neighbor Aurora. Aurora, a fiery elderly woman with a penchant for gambling, harbors dark secrets from her past that haunt her. The narrative explores their complex relationship and the unraveling of Aurora's mysterious history.
Summary
Directed by Miguel Gomes in 2012, 'Tabu' is a Portuguese drama film that delves into the enigmatic life of an elderly woman named Aurora. Set primarily in Lisbon, Portugal, the film explores themes of guilt and redemption through Aurora's tumultuous past, which is gradually revealed throughout the narrative. The story is punctuated by Aurora's obsession with gambling and her troubled relationship with her neighbor Pilar, who tries to understand and help her troubled friend despite their contrasting personalities.
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