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Daughters of the Fatherland

In 1968, Inês, a homosexual 18 year old girl, seeks her emancipation through the student movement when she is forbidden from attending law school.

  • Catarina Almeida
    Director
  • Catarina Almeida
    Writer
  • Ruben Cruz
    Producer
  • Catarina Rebelo
    Key Cast
    "Inês"
    Terra Nova, Praxx
  • Vicente Gil
    Key Cast
    "Júlio"
    Glória, Tommy Guns
  • Raquel Rebelo
    Key Cast
    "Adelaide"
  • Tomás Taborda
    Key Cast
    "Afonso"
    Morangos com Açúcar, Vanda
  • André Lopes
    Key Cast
    "Raul"
    Quero é Viver, Bem me Quer
  • Diogo Fernandes
    Key Cast
    "Jaime"
    Revolução (Sem) Sangue
  • Rodrigo Pedras
    Cinematography
  • Mariana Cabanita
    Production Designer
  • Ricardo Barrileiro
    Sound Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Filhas da Pátria
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 22, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias
  • YMOTION - Festival de Cinema Jovem de Famalicão
    Vila Nova de Famalicão
    Portugal
    November 30, 2023
    Portuguese Premiere
    Official Selection
  • RONCA - Mostra de Cinema de Elvas
    Elvas
    Portugal
    March 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Greece International Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Honorable Mention
  • Festival Política
    Lisboa, Braga, Coimbra e Loulé
    Portugal
    April 3, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Wicked Queer: Boston's LGBTQ+ Film Festival
    Boston
    United States
    April 8, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Porto Femme International Film Festival
    Porto
    Portugal
    Regional Premiere
    Offical Selection
  • Leiria Film Fest
    Leiria
    Portugal
    Official Selection
  • FEST New Directors New Films Festival
    Espinho
    Portugal
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Catarina Almeida

Born on June 27, 2000, in Lisbon, Portugal, Catarina Almeida is a film director with a passion for storytelling. Known for her hands-on approach, she also contributes to the art department and in post-production color grading.

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Director Statement

For the students who lived 48 years under dictatorship, from those who celebrate 50 years of freedom.
"Daughters of the Fatherland" or "Filhas da Pátria" is a movie about the emancipation of a young woman and the power of her speaking out in a time and country where censorship prevailed.