Colossal Youth

Colossal Youth

Colossal Youth

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Colossal Youth

2006

2h 35m

7.3(48 votes)

Drama

Overview

After the Portuguese government demolishes his slum and relocates him to a housing project on the outskirts of Lisbon, 75-year-old Cape Verde immigrant Ventura wanders between his new and old homes, reconnecting with people from his past.

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Ventura Film

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Ventura

Ventura

Ventura

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Vanda Duarte

Vanda

Vanda Duarte

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Beatriz Duarte

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Gustavo Sumpta

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Gustavo Sumpta

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Cila Cardoso

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Isabel Cardoso

Clotilde

Isabel Cardoso

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Alberto 'Lento' Barros

Lento

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António Semedo Moreno

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Paulo Nunes

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José Maria Pina

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André Semedo

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Silva 'Nana' Alexandre

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Paula Barrulas

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