CREDITS
Directed and Produced by:
Rui Simões
Director of Photography:
Marta Pessoa
Sound:
Nathalie Mansoux, Samuel Ribeiro and Marta Pessoa
Editing:
Márcia Costa
Assistant Directors:
Marisa Marinho and Nathalie Mansoux
2nd Camera Crew:
Samuel Ribeiro, Catherine Villeret and Laurent Simões
Color Grading:
Francisco Costa
Titles:
Sofia Cal
Audio Mixing:
Paulo Abelho and João Eleutério
Project Development:
Rita Palma
Directing Intern:
Aurora Ribeiro
Marketing and Communication:
Rita Gonzalez
Executive Producer:
Jacinta Barros
Production:
Real Ficção
SYNOPSIS
The "Ruas da Amargura" (Streets of Bitterness) are populated by men and women of all ages with emotional and financial needs, mental health issues, alcoholism, drug addiction, or simply people who arrived in Portugal looking for a slightly better life.
On the other side of the streets, there is a swarm of volunteers, social workers, and various technicians who build and maintain support structures—some thinking of better days, others institutionalizing the help without believing the phenomenon can be cured.
FUNDING
SUPPORT
FESTIVALS
• DocLisboa 2008
• 32nd São Paulo International Film Festival 2008
• 37th Gramado Film Festival 2009
• Funchal International Film Festival 2010
• 11th Tavira European Cinema Showcase 2010
• Unchosen Film Festival 2010 – Bristol
• IX MaioDOC – Documentary Film Cycle
• Imagens no Tejo – Portuguese Cinema Showcase 2023
AWARDS
• Amnesty International Award Honorable Mention - IndieLisboa 2010
