🎬 Title: Alma Viva
Story: Every summer, young Salomé returns to her family’s village set in the picturesque Portuguese mountains for her vacation. Just as the season unfolds in a spirit of joy, tragedy strikes as her beloved grandmother passes away. While the adults become embroiled in conflicts over funeral arrangements, Salomé finds herself troubled by the apparition of her grandmother, a figure previously regarded as a witch.
⭐ Rating: 5.981 (27 votes)
📅 Release date: 2022-11-03
⏱️ Runtime: 1h 24m
🎭 Genres: Drama
🎬 Director: Cristèle Alves Meira
✍️ Writer: Cristèle Alves Meira, Laurent Lunetta
🌍 Countries: Belgium, France, Portugal
🏢 Production companies: Entre Chien et Loup, Fluxus Films, Midas Filmes, Tandem, Belga Films, Kinology, Belga Productions
👥 Cast: Lua Michel (Salomé), Ana Padrão (Fatima), Jacqueline Corado (Aida), Ester Cataläo (Avó), Duarte Pina (Dantas), Arthur Brigas (Joaquim), Catherine Salée (Cathie), Pedro Lacerda (Médico), Nuno Gil (Irmão Miguel), Sónia Martins (Glória)
Editor’s note: In brief, Alma Viva (2022) is a compelling drama with a deeply personal resonance. Director Cristèle Alves Meira expertly brings the story to life with a steady tempo and a vivid sense of setting. The performances—especially from Lua Michel, Ana Padrão, and Jacqueline Corado—ground the narrative in human emotion. Running at 1 hour and 24 minutes, the film maintains an intentional pace and rarely lingers unnecessarily on scenes. Reviews have been varied; it’s best approached for its mood and evocative atmosphere. If this narrative appeals to you, consider adding it to your watchlist.
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