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Dreaming of Lions

Dreaming of Lions

87' minutes

Sinopsis

Dreaming of Lions is a surreal comedy about euthanasia. Gilda and Amadeu, both terminally ill, meet through a mysterious underground company that promises a painless death — for a price. When they realize they’ve been deceived, they set off on one final adventure to the island of Mallorca to die on their own terms… or at least try.

Cast

  • Denise Fraga
  • João Nunes Monteiro
  • Joana Ribeiro
  • Sandra Faleiro
  • Victoria Guerra
  • Roberto Bomtempo
  • António Durães
  • Alexander Tuji
  • Script

    Paolo Marinou-Blanco
  • Cinematography

    Glauco Firpo
  • Art Direction

    João Torres
  • Sound Director

    Bruno Garcez; Hugo Leitão
  • Editing

    Kathryn J. Schubert; Bruno Lasevicius
  • Distribution

    NOS Audiovisuais (Portugal + PALOP's); Pandora Filmes (Brazil); Coccinelle Film Sales (ROW)
  • ORIGINAL MUSIC

    Toni M. Mir
  • COPRODUCTION

    Capuri Filmes; Cinètica Produccions; Darya Films

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Awards & Festivals

  • Pre-Selection Portuguese Candidate Best International Film Oscars

    2026

  • Best Film - Balearic Talent Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest

    2025

  • Honorable Mention Gramado Film Festival

    2025

  • Best Director European Film Festival Palić

    2025

  • Critics Pick Competition Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

    2024

  • Festival Favorites Red Sea International Film Festival

    2024

  • Official Competition Guadalajara International Film Festival

    2025

  • Official Competition Brazilian Feature Films Gramado Film Festival

    2025

  • Narrative Features Provincetown International Film Festival

    2025

  • Balearic Talent Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest

    2025

  • Official Selection European Film Festival Palić

    2025

  • Official Feature Films Competition Mediterranean Film Festival Split

    2025

  • Official Selection Espoo Ciné International Film Festival

    2025