Movies by João Rui Guerra da Mata

A Portuguese Film

A Portuguese Film

A documentary about the world of portuguese cinema, with interviews with some critics and directors.

Where Do You Stand Now, João Pedro Rodrigues?

Where Do You Stand Now, João Pedro Rodrigues?

João Pedro Rodrigues answers the question from the title with an autobiographical short-film.

L'oiseau de la nuit

L'oiseau de la nuit

Mysterious portrait of Fernando, aka Deborah Krystal, the glittering and poetic performer of the Lisbon club Finalmente, where he has been performing every night over thirty years in golden dresses. Under the layers of his colorful fabrics, the many skins of Fernando are revealed, letting Lisbon’s legends come to life. Alternately woman mermaid, female birds, woman lion, we are taken into the desires and dreams of metamorphosis and myths.