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Browse 9 movies from ESMAD
Poor and tired, Amaro finds himself in the need of moving. Along the way he takes part in conversations that make him reflect on his changing position in society and on the anxieties of a young adult.
Jul 2026
A man returns home and is visited by his neighbour that seems to take advantage of his condition. After abnormal interactions, the neighbour finds out that the body and conscience of the man he knew were taken by an entity.
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"The Voyager" is an animation short film about a pianist living in a big metropolis, who suffers from agoraphobia (irrational fear of leaving home/public places) and is confronted with a need to go outside, to replenish his medications.
Dec 2017
The portuguese band 'Come Cacos' presents some of their musics in a live session.
After the revolution of april 25th, in a small village, Joana, who is determined to procede her studies, is confronted with the disapproval of her father.
A filmmaker explores his brother's passion for cars, filming spaces where machines shape the social fabric, in a film that is more than about cars: it is about relationships - and an excuse to have his brother back.
Jun 2026
Born from hard work and isolation, the community of Culatra rose through political struggles for the right to a dignified future. Only thirty years after bringing electricity to the island, the film immerses itself in the daily lives of those who still claim the sea as their destiny. Following a year in the life of the community, we discover what truly keeps these people united.
Apes, humans, cyborgs. The physicality of the human has regressed, with the avatar now taking over his image. The machine is today the subject and the human its object. A Imagem por Vir (The Image to Come) takes pieces of Vinícius Lopes’ paintings by storm, continuing them, seeing what lies ahead of a world painted by an author who didn’t even exist yet. Perhaps the authors no longer exist.
May 2026