France / May 24, 2022 / Cannes 2022 – Quinzaine des Réalisateurs
A musical fantasy by João Pedro Rodrigues
1h 7min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
On his deathbed, His Majesty Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories from the time when he dreamt of becoming a fireman. His encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men devoted to love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Luísa Castelo Branco | Carlota |
| Teresa Madruga | Ama |
| Ana Bustorff | Cunhada de Alfredo |
| Anabela Moreira | Rata de sacristia |
| Raquel Rocha Vieira | Rata de sacristia |
| Cláudia Jardim | Comandante |
| Joana Barrios | Bombeira Otília |
| João Villas-Boas | Marido da Cunhada |
| João Reis Moreira | Bombeiro |
| Vasco Redondo | Sancho |
| João Mota | Marido da Cunhada |
| Paulo Bragança | Primo de Alfredo |
| João Caçador | Bombeiro |
| Sérgio Coragem | Comandante - 2069 |
| Antonio Calpi | Bombeiro - 2069 |
| Mick Bateman | Bombeiro - 2069 |
| Pedro Antunes | Bombeiro - 2069 |
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| Altina Martins | Freira - 2069 |
Genres
ComedyMusicRomanceFantasy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fogo-Fátuo |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | English, Português |
| Production countries | France, Portugal |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Terratreme, House on Fire, Filme Fantasma, RTP |
| Release date | 14 settembre 2022 |
| Production | João Matos, João Pedro Rodrigues, Frédéric Bellaïche |
| Writer | Paulo Lopes Graça, João Pedro Rodrigues, João Rui Guerra da Mata |
| Editing | Mariana Gaivão |
| Cinematography | Rui Poças |
| Assistant directors | João Pedro Rodrigues |
| Production design | João Rui Guerra da Mata |
| Art direction | João Rui Guerra da Mata |
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| Set decoration | João Rui Guerra da Mata |
| Music | Paulo Bragança, Nuno Carvalho |
| Sound | Paulo Bragança, Nuno Carvalho |
| Costume design | Patrícia Dória |
| Makeup | Patrícia Dória |
| Hairstyling | Patrícia Dória |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Aug 05, 2022 / Melbourne International Film Festival
Canada / Sep 09, 2022 / Toronto International Film Festival
South Korea / Apr 28, 2023 / 18 / Jeonju International Film Festival
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Ukraine / Jun 23, 2023 / Sunny Bunny LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Jun 23, 2023 / NR
Theatrical release
France / Sep 14, 2022
Germany / Dec 08, 2022 / 16
Italy / Dec 15, 2022 / VM18
Spain / Mar 31, 2023
Digital
France / Feb 07, 2023 / VOD
United States / Jul 01, 2023 / Criterion Channel Exclusive Premiere
Physical media
France / Feb 07, 2023 / DVD
TV
France / Nov 13, 2022 / ARTE, Court-circuit (45mn cut)
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