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A Song of Lisbon

2016 · 110 min Comedy Music Romance
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

When a forgotten fado recording surfaces in Lisbon's Alfama district, it sets off a chain of events that will upend three lives. This 2016 musical comedy weaves together the stories of a cynical record producer, a struggling restaurant owner, and a nostalgic taxi driver, all connected by the haunting melody. As they chase the song's origins through sun-drenched streets and tiled tavernas, old regrets and new romances begin to clash with the soulful rhythm of the city itself. A charming ode to Lisbon's heartbeat, where every corner has a story waiting to be sung.

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Original Title A Canção de Lisboa
Year 2016
Country Portugal
Genre Comedy, Music, Romance
Director Pedro Varela
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (14 votes)

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The director approaches Lisbon's fado culture with gentle humor rather than reverence, creating a light urban tapestry where music serves as connective tissue rather than dramatic centerpiece. The atmosphere feels like sun-warmed cobblestones—pleasant but lacking deeper shadows.

Those seeking a charming, undemanding escape will find warmth in these intersecting lives, though the emotional currents remain comfortably shallow. The film offers the cinematic equivalent of a pastel de nata—sweet, fleeting, and distinctly Portuguese. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Pedro Varela

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