"Santo António – Lisbon's Matchmaker" arrives this week in 53 Portuguese cinemas
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"Santo António – Lisbon's Matchmaker" arrives this week in 53 Portuguese cinemas

SAPO9 September 2026 at 10:24

The film "Santo António – Lisbon's Matchmaker" arrives this week in 53 Portuguese cinemas. This is the third feature film directed by Ruben Alves, who returns to cinema with a production that promises to attract the national audience.

The film features a great cast of Portuguese actors, bringing together well-known names from the national audience. The production promises to be one of the main releases this week in Portugal.

Santo António, known as the patron saint of weddings, is a very popular figure in Lisbon, especially in the Mouraria area, where there is a strong tradition associated with the saint. This historical connection serves as the basis for the film's narrative.

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