Porto (2016)

Jake and Mati are two outsiders in Porto who once experienced a brief connection. A mystery remains about the moments they shared, and in searching through memories, they relive the depths of a night uninhibited by the consequences of time.

Director:

Gabe Klinger

Writers:

Larry Gross, Gabe Klinger

Stars:

Anton Yelchin, Lucie Lucas, Paulo Calatré

3 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Anton Yelchin	...	Jake Kleeman
Lucie Lucas	...	Mati Vargnier
Paulo Calatré	...	João Monteiro Oliveira
Françoise Lebrun	...	Mother
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Florie Auclerc	...	Blanca
Diana de Sousa
Rita Pinheiro
Aude Pépin	...	Alice

Storyline

Jake (Yelchin) and Mati (Lucas) are two outsiders in the northerly Portuguese city of Porto who once experienced a brief connection. A mystery remains about the moments they shared, and in searching through memories, they relive the depths of a night uninhibited by the consequences of time.

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Plot Keywords:

closing credits sequence | scene during end credits | character says i love you | 32 year old | mother daughter talk | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

New Europe Film Sales [Poland] Official Facebook

Country:

Portugal France Poland USA

Language:

English Portuguese French

Release Date:

21 April 2017 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Porto, Mon Amour

Filming Locations:

Porto, Portugal

Box Office

Gross USA:

$15,126, 15 February 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Double Play Films (II),Bando à Parte,Gladys Glover

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo (optical prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was originally conceived for Athens. When financing for a shoot in Greece collapsed in pre-production, filming (and with it the story) was forced to transfer across the Mediterranean to Portugal.

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Soundtracks

The Song of the Sea
Written by Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou
Performed by Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou

User Reviews

Brilliant in its simplicity.

After hearing of one of my favorite actor's, Anton Yelchin, passing - I was devastated. I wanted to watch what he had left to be seen beyond his death, film wise.

This was the final movie he filmed before his passing and I was just now able to view it, after wait almost two years...

It is a simple glimpse into a single night, shared between two lovers. It gives a view from each perspective, both before and after their passionate night, and shows how a single night can leave a lingering effect on the heart and soul. Some loves are meant to last and some, like theirs, never gets to live beyond a night. There are no special effects, CGI, or drawn out plot points, which is why this movie communicates more in its hour and ten minute (not including credits) than the standard Hollywood fare.

Created on actual film stock vs. the standard digital format, it gives it a more timeless feel and gives it more warmth. Not to say this is a warm movie - it is heartbreakingly beautiful in its tone and content.

As a fan of Richard Linklater, it reminded me very much of Before Sunrise, but without near as much dialogue. It is also works well as a final goodbye from a tremendously talented actor, who was taken from the world way to soon.