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Portuguese Teacher's Suicide Sparks Suspenseful Investigation

Summary

  • A teacher's suicide triggers a sister's investigation into hidden issues.
  • Series uses dual timelines and cliffhangers to explore mental health.
  • Portugal-Spain drama axis gains momentum with 'The Scream'.
Portuguese Teacher's Suicide Sparks Suspenseful Investigation

Portuguese suspense thriller series "The Scream" is emerging as a key production from Portugal's expanding drama sector. The eight-part drama premiered on HBO Max in Portugal and Spain, rapidly becoming a popular local title. It now airs weekly on free-to-air television via RTP1.

The series centers on the suicide of a dedicated high school teacher, Vitória Neves. Her sister, Sofia, returns to Portugal to investigate, using a dual-timeline narrative to uncover hidden emotional struggles within Vitória's life and the school environment.

Directed by Leonel Vieira, "The Scream" uses suspense and cliffhangers to explore themes of mental health and institutional pressure. The production aims for mainstream appeal by focusing on character-driven storytelling and a dynamic visual style, contributing to the growing Portugal-Spain drama co-production landscape.

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'The Scream' follows Sofia as she investigates her sister Vitória's suicide, uncovering secrets within the Portuguese education system and family.
The suspense thriller series 'The Scream' was directed and produced by Leonel Vieira.
'The Scream' is available on HBO Max in Portugal and Spain and airs weekly on RTP1 and RTP Play.

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