Overview
Abel, 47 years old, two wars - in the colonies and France, emigration - several scars from many battles lost, returns in a jump to Portugal, to his lost village in the northern interior, near the border, from where one day he'd be gone, also from a jump. A letter, from his brother Peter, warned him that everything changed. Even Teresa. Abel catches sight of his childhood in the village hills, the old tribe. From a distance everything seams to be in the same placesa, the old dog is all that remains of the past. In the village the Act of Passion will be performed and Teresa is one of the participants. Abel takes the old gestures and prepares his plan: eliminate one by one Teresa's suitors, to consummate during the act of the Passion, her death ...
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Killing the Saudades?
Killing the Saudades was directed by Fernando Lopes.
Where was Killing the Saudades produced?
It was produced by companies including Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Opus Filmes, Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC) in Portugal.
Killing the Saudades Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Killing the Saudades wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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