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'''''Revolução sem sangue''''' (lit. Revolution without blood) is a 2024 Portuguese film directed by Rui Pedro Sousa. The film, the director's debut feature,<ref name=":0" /> was released on April 11, 2024, in Portugal<ref>{{Cite web |title="Revolução (sem) Sangue": chega aos cinemas o filme sobre os mortos no 25 de abril |url=https://cinemax.rtp.pt/artigos/revolucao-sem-sangue-chega-aos-cinemas-o-filme-sobre-os-mortos-no-25-de-abril/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=RTP Cinemax |language=pt-PT}}</ref> so as to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the [[Carnation Revolution]], which it depicts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Antunes |first=André Filipe |title=Cravos, sangue e uma “saraivada de tiros”: o cinema e a televisão contam a história dos mortos do 25 de Abril |url=https://observador.pt/especiais/cravos-sangue-e-uma-saraivada-de-tiros-o-cinema-e-a-televisao-contam-a-historia-dos-mortos-do-25-de-abril/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Observador |language=pt-PT}}</ref> Despite that revolution being largely considered a "bloodless" one, the film focuses on four persons whom were killed during the events.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Revolução (Sem) Sangue': Filme conta história menos conhecida dos mortos do 25 de Abril |url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/cultura/detalhe/revolucao-sem-sangue-filme-de-rui-pedro-sousa-conta-historia-menos-conhecida-do-25-de-abril |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=www.cmjornal.pt |language=pt-PT}}</ref> That is why the title, after being shown as ''Revolução sem sangue'' in the opening credits is stylised '''''Revolução <s>sem</s> sangue''''' (Revolution <s>without</s> blood) in the end credits (which is rendered as '''''Revolução (sem) sangue''''' in certain media). |
'''''Revolução sem sangue''''' (lit. Revolution without blood) is a 2024 Portuguese film directed by Rui Pedro Sousa. The film, the director's debut feature,<ref name=":0" /> was released on April 11, 2024, in Portugal<ref>{{Cite web |title="Revolução (sem) Sangue": chega aos cinemas o filme sobre os mortos no 25 de abril |url=https://cinemax.rtp.pt/artigos/revolucao-sem-sangue-chega-aos-cinemas-o-filme-sobre-os-mortos-no-25-de-abril/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=RTP Cinemax |language=pt-PT}}</ref> so as to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the [[Carnation Revolution]], which it depicts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Antunes |first=André Filipe |title=Cravos, sangue e uma “saraivada de tiros”: o cinema e a televisão contam a história dos mortos do 25 de Abril |url=https://observador.pt/especiais/cravos-sangue-e-uma-saraivada-de-tiros-o-cinema-e-a-televisao-contam-a-historia-dos-mortos-do-25-de-abril/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Observador |language=pt-PT}}</ref> Despite that revolution being largely considered a "bloodless" one, the film focuses on four<ref group="N">The official number of victims is 5.</ref> persons whom were killed during the events.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Revolução (Sem) Sangue': Filme conta história menos conhecida dos mortos do 25 de Abril |url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/cultura/detalhe/revolucao-sem-sangue-filme-de-rui-pedro-sousa-conta-historia-menos-conhecida-do-25-de-abril |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=www.cmjornal.pt |language=pt-PT}}</ref> That is why the title, after being shown as ''Revolução sem sangue'' in the opening credits is stylised '''''Revolução <s>sem</s> sangue''''' (Revolution <s>without</s> blood)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lusa |first=Agência |title=Estreia hoje nos cinemas filme sobre os que morreram na Revolução de 74 |url=https://www.dnoticias.pt/2024/4/11/401187-estreia-hoje-nos-cinemas-filme-sobre-os-que-morreram-na-revolucao-de-74/ |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=DNOTICIAS.PT |language=pt}}</ref> in the end credits (which is rendered as '''''Revolução (sem) sangue''''' in certain media).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-17 |title=Caras {{!}} Famosos reúnem-se na antestreia do filme "Revolução (Sem) Sangue" |url=https://caras.pt/famosos/2024-04-17-famosos-reunem-se-na-antestreia-do-filme-revolucao-sem-sangue/ |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=Caras |language=pt-PT}}</ref> |
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The film is based on real events that took place on April 24–26, 1974, in [[Lisbon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renascença |date=2024-04-04 |title=Revolução (sem) Sangue |url=https://rr.sapo.pt/artigo/373307/revolucao-sem-sangue-conheca-as-vidas-interrompidas-por-abril |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Rádio Renascença |language=pt-pt}}</ref> |
The film is based on real events that took place on April 24–26, 1974, in [[Lisbon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renascença |date=2024-04-04 |title=Revolução (sem) Sangue |url=https://rr.sapo.pt/artigo/373307/revolucao-sem-sangue-conheca-as-vidas-interrompidas-por-abril |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Rádio Renascença |language=pt-pt}}</ref> |
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João Arruda is an [[Azores|Azorean]] student at the [[University of Lisbon (1911–2013)|University of Lisbon]] and is interested in Marxism and political philosophy. Fernando Giesteira works as a bartender, in the hope of studying later. Fernando Reis is a soldier, coming home to Lisbon for a few days.The path of the three young men, hoping for more freedom in the country, leads them in front of the seat of the [[PIDE]], in Lisbon, on [[Carnation Revolution|April 25, 1974]]. There, António Lage works as a civil servant, but his scruples become unbearable when he witnesses a young woman (Inês) being tortured, and he decides to quit his position. As the radio reports that a growing gathering of the population supported by the army is happening in the city, the director of the PIDE decides to have compromising documents burnt and let Inês be released in the morning. But in the evening she comes back among the crowd, accompanied by her young daughter, to join the demonstrations and shout her anger before the seat of the PIDE. |
João Arruda is an [[Azores|Azorean]] student at the [[University of Lisbon (1911–2013)|University of Lisbon]] and is interested in Marxism and political philosophy. Fernando Giesteira works as a bartender, in the hope of studying later. Fernando Reis is a soldier, coming home to Lisbon for a few days.The path of the three young men, hoping for more freedom in the country, leads them in front of the seat of the [[PIDE]], in Lisbon, on [[Carnation Revolution|April 25, 1974]]. There, António Lage works as a civil servant, but his scruples become unbearable when he witnesses a young woman (Inês) being tortured, and he decides to quit his position. As the radio reports that a growing gathering of the population supported by the army is happening in the city, the director of the PIDE decides to have compromising documents burnt and let Inês be released in the morning. But in the evening she comes back among the crowd, accompanied by her young daughter, to join the demonstrations and shout her anger before the seat of the PIDE. From the windows of the building, the PIDE starts shooting on the crowd. Inês is hit by a bullet but Fernando Reis manages to drag her unconscious out of the shooters' range. João Arruda and Fernando Giesteira are shot, while Fernando Reis is accidentally shot by another soldier while trying to catch Lage, who had surrendered but is also shot as he is running away. All four men die; the fate of Inês is unclear. |
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''[[Público (Portugal)|Público]]'' found the film sincere but as surprising in its good as in its bad aspects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mourinha |first=Jorge |date=2024-04-10 |title=Revolução (Sem) Sangue: o sangue oculto |url=https://www.publico.pt/2024/04/10/culturaipsilon/critica/revolucao-sangue-sangue-oculto-2086275 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=PÚBLICO |language=pt}}</ref> Another review praised the intentions of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almeida |first=Júlio |date=2024-04-07 |title=50 Anos do 25 de Abril: O lado esquecido da Revolução |url=https://www.noticiasdeaveiro.pt/50-anos-do-25-de-abril-o-lado-esquecido-da-revolucao/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Notícias de Aveiro |language=pt-PT}}</ref> |
''[[Público (Portugal)|Público]]'' found the film sincere but as surprising in its good as in its bad aspects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mourinha |first=Jorge |date=2024-04-10 |title=Revolução (Sem) Sangue: o sangue oculto |url=https://www.publico.pt/2024/04/10/culturaipsilon/critica/revolucao-sangue-sangue-oculto-2086275 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=PÚBLICO |language=pt}}</ref> Another review praised the intentions of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almeida |first=Júlio |date=2024-04-07 |title=50 Anos do 25 de Abril: O lado esquecido da Revolução |url=https://www.noticiasdeaveiro.pt/50-anos-do-25-de-abril-o-lado-esquecido-da-revolucao/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Notícias de Aveiro |language=pt-PT}}</ref> |
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Revolução sem sangue (lit. Revolution without blood) is a 2024 Portuguese film directed by Rui Pedro Sousa. The film, the director's debut feature,[1] was released on April 11, 2024, in Portugal[2] so as to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, which it depicts.[3] Despite that revolution being largely considered a "bloodless" one, the film focuses on four[N 1] persons whom were killed during the events.[4] That is why the title, after being shown as Revolução sem sangue in the opening credits is stylised Revolução sem sangue (Revolution without blood)[5] in the end credits (which is rendered as Revolução (sem) sangue in certain media).[6]
The film is based on real events that took place on April 24–26, 1974, in Lisbon.[7]
Premise
João Arruda is an Azorean student at the University of Lisbon and is interested in Marxism and political philosophy. Fernando Giesteira works as a bartender, in the hope of studying later. Fernando Reis is a soldier, coming home to Lisbon for a few days.The path of the three young men, hoping for more freedom in the country, leads them in front of the seat of the PIDE, in Lisbon, on April 25, 1974. There, António Lage works as a civil servant, but his scruples become unbearable when he witnesses a young woman (Inês) being tortured, and he decides to quit his position. As the radio reports that a growing gathering of the population supported by the army is happening in the city, the director of the PIDE decides to have compromising documents burnt and let Inês be released in the morning. But in the evening she comes back among the crowd, accompanied by her young daughter, to join the demonstrations and shout her anger before the seat of the PIDE. From the windows of the building, the PIDE starts shooting on the crowd. Inês is hit by a bullet but Fernando Reis manages to drag her unconscious out of the shooters' range. João Arruda and Fernando Giesteira are shot, while Fernando Reis is accidentally shot by another soldier while trying to catch Lage, who had surrendered but is also shot as he is running away. All four men die; the fate of Inês is unclear.
Cast
- Lucas Dutra as Fernando Giesteira
- Rafael Paes as João Arruda
- Diogo Fernandes as Fernando Reis
- Manuel Nabais as António Lage
- Teresa Vieira as Inês
- Helena Caldeira as Rita, Fernando Giesteira's girlfriend
Production
The film was shot on location in Lisbon.[1][8] It was produced with the help of familiars of the victims.[9]
Reception
Público found the film sincere but as surprising in its good as in its bad aspects.[10] Another review praised the intentions of the film.[11]
Notes
- ^ The official number of victims is 5.
References
- ^ a b ""Revolução (Sem) Sangue" lembra os cinco mortos no 25 de Abril". SIC Notícias (in Portuguese). 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ ""Revolução (sem) Sangue": chega aos cinemas o filme sobre os mortos no 25 de abril". RTP Cinemax (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Antunes, André Filipe. "Cravos, sangue e uma "saraivada de tiros": o cinema e a televisão contam a história dos mortos do 25 de Abril". Observador (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "'Revolução (Sem) Sangue': Filme conta história menos conhecida dos mortos do 25 de Abril". www.cmjornal.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Lusa, Agência. "Estreia hoje nos cinemas filme sobre os que morreram na Revolução de 74". DNOTICIAS.PT (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Caras | Famosos reúnem-se na antestreia do filme "Revolução (Sem) Sangue"". Caras (in European Portuguese). 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Renascença (2024-04-04). "Revolução (sem) Sangue". Rádio Renascença (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Visão | 25 Abril/50 anos: Filme vai contar história dos que morreram na revolução". Visão (in European Portuguese). 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Portugal, Rádio e Televisão de (2024-04-13). ""Revolução sem sangue". Filme relata morte de jovens no 25 de Abril". "Revolução sem sangue". Filme relata morte de jovens no 25 de Abril (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Mourinha, Jorge (2024-04-10). "Revolução (Sem) Sangue: o sangue oculto". PÚBLICO (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Almeida, Júlio (2024-04-07). "50 Anos do 25 de Abril: O lado esquecido da Revolução". Notícias de Aveiro (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
