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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 Portugal · 1992 · 1h28 · Restored digital copy 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 him … Continued

Hovering Over the Water (À Flor do Mar)

Hovering Over the Water by João César Monteiro Portugal · 1986 · 2h23 · Restored digital copy 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 Portugal · 1981 · 1h58 · Restored digital copy 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), passed … Continued

Veredas

Veredas by João César Monteiro Portugal · 1978 · 2h03 · Restored digital copy 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, evoking a … Continued

The Spousals of God

The Spousals of God by João César Monteiro Portugal · 1999 · 2h30 · Restored digital copy 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 … 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

Theatro Circo’s guided tour (27/06/2026)

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

Habitar – Hotel Europa

After the Hotel Europa theatre company spent January 2026 in Braga gathering various testimonies and perspectives on the theme of housing, they return to present the outcome of this artistic residency in the show Habitar. Habitar aims to portray the housing problem in Portugal and Europe by following the stories of real people: people living … Continued