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Portugal's 'Years of Lead' Explored in New Film
30 Jan
Summary
- The film Projecto Global fictionalizes Portugal's turbulent post-Carnation Revolution era.
- It examines fractured ideals and personal entanglements within a revolutionary movement.
- The movie explores the difficulty of accepting defeat when ideals face harsh reality.
The 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam is set to premiere Ivo M. Ferreira's "Projecto Global." This feature film offers a fictionalized look at Portugal's "years of lead" from 1980 to 1987, a period of political terrorism following the 1974 Carnation Revolution.
The narrative unfolds in Lisbon after the revolution brought democracy but also economic and social upheaval. It centers on the Forças Populares 25 de Abril, a group allegedly led by Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, which defended the revolution's achievements through controversial actions.
"Projecto Global" zooms in on the internal struggles, personal relationships, and suspense within this revolutionary movement as its purpose becomes blurred. The story follows characters Rosa, Queiroz, and Jaime, and their conflict with Marlow, Rosa's former lover.
Ferreira states the film addresses the disillusionment of a dream for equality and the challenge of accepting defeat when ideals confront compromise and reality. The movie blends political insight with suspense and action, showcasing moments like toasts to the revolution and financial dealings.
