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INDEX 2026: Supersilent + Lawrence Abu Hamdan

Commissioned by INDEX and the Dutch festival Rewire, visual artist and sound researcher Lawrence Abu Hamdan and the Norwegian collective Supersilent have joined forces to explore the work developed by Earshot — the first non-profit organisation dedicated to the study of audio for the defence of human rights and the environment, founded by Hamdan. With a … Continued

INDEX 2026: Arkadi Zaides – TALOS

TALOS is the name of a collaborative pilot programme developed by the European Union, which brought together fourteen institutions to design a surveillance system capable of being deployed immediately to any location within the EU. The programme, developed between 2008 and 2013, envisaged the deployment of semi-autonomous robots capable of operating in physical spaces and across … Continued

INDEX 2026: Fanfictional Politics – Pedro Gossler

Find out more about Steve Bannon’s labour exploitation operation in World of Warcraft and how it contributed to Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election. Reflect on the symbolic and literal significance of the table in struggles for political power and how all this may be linked to Vladislav Surkov, Putin’s personal adviser until February … Continued

The Last Dive

O Último Mergulho (The Last Dive) by João César Monteiro 1992 | Portugal | Restored digital copy | 1h 28m One night, young Samuel gazes out at the waters of the Tagus from a deserted quay. He is approached by Eloi, an old retired sailor, who, realising the young man’s suicidal intentions, manages to stop … Continued

Hovering Over the Water (À Flor do Mar)

Hovering Over the Water by João César Monteiro 1986 | Portugal | Restored digital copy | 2h23 When Laura Rossellini suddenly decided to leave for Rome, taking her children with her, she was convinced that she would never return to Portugal, having left behind, once and for all, “a dead country”. However, about a year … Continued

Silvestre

Silvestre by João César Monteiro 1981 | Portugal | Restored digital copy | 1h 58m The film’s story is drawn from two traditional Portuguese novels: ‘A Donzela que Vai à Guerra’ (The Maiden Who Goes to War) (15th century?), of peninsular Jewish origin, and a novella, ‘A Mão do Finado’ (The Hand of the Deceased), … Continued

Veredas

Veredas by João César Monteiro 1978 | Portugal | Restored digital copy | 2h03 A landmark work of Portuguese cinema, Veredas draws inspiration from a series of legends, myths and folk songs to explore the cultural roots of our country. With an unconventional plot, the film narrates an allegorical journey to the heart of Portugal, … Continued

God’s Wedding

God’s Wedding by João César Monteiro 1999 | Portugal | Restored digital copy | 2h30 A feature film that concludes João César Monteiro’s trilogy dedicated to João de Deus, the central figure of ‘Recordações da Casa Amarela’ (Memories of the Yellow House) (1989) and ‘A Comédia de Deus’ (God’s Comedy) (1995). A comedy with satirical … Continued

Theatro Circo’s guided tour (26 and 27/08/2026)

With over a century of history, Theatro Circo is one of Portugal’s most iconic and majestic theatres. This guided tour reveals the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped this space, offering a unique perspective on its heritage and symbolic value. Closely linked to the cultural life of Braga, Theatro Circo reflects significant moments in the history of … Continued

Theatro Circo’s guided tour (11/07/2026)

With over a century of history, Theatro Circo is one of Portugal’s most iconic and majestic theatres. This guided tour reveals the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped this space, offering a unique perspective on its heritage and symbolic value. Closely linked to the cultural life of Braga, Theatro Circo reflects significant moments in the history of … Continued