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We spoke with the director and cast of "Santo António, the Matchmaker of Lisbon"

TVI Notícias12 September 2026 at 21:23

Ruben Alves is the director of "Santo António, the Matchmaker of Lisbon", a new film that has already premiered in theaters. The director is also known for having directed "The Gilded Cage", which was a box office success.

A media outlet team spoke with Ruben Alves and the cast of the film about this production.

The film has as its central theme Santo António, known as the matchmaker of Lisbon, a figure venerated in the city that is traditionally associated with weddings and love.

Why this matters

Portuguese viewers interested in national cinema now have information about another Portuguese production on screen, continuing the work of Ruben Alves, whose previous film "The Gilded Cage" was widely received by the public. The interview allows us to better understand the creative approach and performances of the cast in this thematic film about Santo António.

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