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Saramago's 'Night' Ignites Revolution Drama
16 May
Summary
- Film adaptation of José Saramago's play 'A Noite' set during revolution.
- Newsroom divided over publishing truth amidst dictatorship uprising.
- Portugal-Spain co-production eyes international distributors at Cannes.
José Saramago's 1979 play "A Noite" is being adapted into a political drama titled "The Night," focusing on the Carnation Revolution's impact on a Lisbon newsroom. The story unfolds on April 25, 1974, as the uprising against Portugal's dictatorship reaches a newspaper aligned with the Salazar regime.
The newsroom becomes a battleground between staff members determined to suppress the truth and those committed to publishing it. Portuguese director-producer Leonel Vieira is helming the project, which is a Portugal-Spain co-production, aiming to secure international distribution at Cannes.
Vieira aims to capitalize on Saramago's global recognition and the film's notable cast, including Nuno Lopes, Adriano Luz, and Enrique Arce. Shooting is scheduled to commence in Lisbon on May 25, 2026, and continue through June, with participation from Portuguese public broadcaster RTP and Spanish producer Antonio Pérez.
