Portugal Documentary
Anita Damelio
Directed by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Orlando Von Einsiedel and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, the 40-minute documentary zeroes in on the devastating fire that left 66 dead and dozens hurt, focusing on its toll on the local community and an inspiring path forward in the fight against climate change.
Filmed in early 2020, the documentary includes compelling testimonials of survivors and those who combated the fire. It tells the stories of Ndia Piazza, who lost her son in the blaze and became president of the Association of the Victims of the Pedrgo Grande Fire, and of Vtor Neves, who was seriously injured with burns. Firefighter Srgio Loureno talks about his harrowing, life-altering experience fighting the blaze.
In 2018, I walked the Camino Portuguese with my wife and 2-year old son. It was an incredible journey along the 150-mile path from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. We made friends along every stop, and enjoyed every moment of the Camino experience. I initially released this documentary in a five part series, but wanted to publish a single video for those not wanting to view each part separately.
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The heads of enemy soldiers impaled on roadside trees. Hundreds of prisoners tortured, killed and dumped in mass graves. Napalm dropped on jungles where guerrillas sheltered, and grass-hut villages torched with cigarette lighters.
A groundbreaking series aired by public broadcaster Radiotelevisao Portuguesa is confronting Portugal with unsettling aspects of its recent history that for decades have been shrouded in silence. The series has become a top-rated prime-time program and the most-watched documentary in years, regularly drawing more than 1 million viewers in a country of 10.6 million.
Whether focusing on culinary traditions, architectural wonders, or the daily lives of its people, these films provide an immersive experience, allowing you to discover the unique tapestry that is Portugal.
He has many 25-minute episodes on the countries he visits on his YouTube channel about specific destinations and there are normally several episodes on one country. That is true of his Portugal trip where he explored many different parts of Portugal.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown was a travel and food documentary series hosted by the late Anthony Bourdain. The series featured episodes in which Bourdain explored various cultures, cuisines, and locations around the world.
Portugal: Wild Land on The Edge is a television documentary that aired on BBC Two in 2022. The series explores the natural beauty and wildlife of Portugal, focusing on its diverse landscapes and ecosystems.
The FEVE narrow-gauge railroad takes you through the contrasting landscape of northern Spain. From Bilbao in the Basque Country via Santander in Cantabria to Asturias. The train takes a good eight hours to cover 300 kilometres, a journey at the speed of earlier centuries, through a region that has retained its originality to this day.
Every year, environmental authorities have to concede coastal homes to the ocean and resettle their inhabitants. The report shows how people in Portugal are battling rising sea levels and coastal erosion.
Locals such as fisherman Vtor Cacheirho can no longer make a living from coastal fishing. He now works as a counsellor in Esmoriz, promoting a resettlement program which provides affected families with secure housing.
This is a documentary about Portugal that explores the history of Portugal in its role in forming an empire. Personally, I hate anything that involves empires as it means subjugating and conquering other people.
Portugal forged a massive trading empire. It was an incredible achievement for a small country that had a very modest population. In this first part, we review the initial stages where Portuguese sailors and explorers launched themselves into the unknown and took the first steps at exploring.
Men like Prince Henry the Navigator who set the ball in motion, Bartholomeu Dias who was the first to round the tip of Africa, and Vasco da Gama who was the first European to find a sea passage to India.
Travel Man is a travel documentary series hosted by comedian Richard Ayoade. In this episode, he explores Lisbon which is a very popular tourist destination with its rich history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere.
On Day 27 in Lisbon, Portugal, I made up my mind to eat as much Portuguese food and at some of the best local restaurants in Lisbon. It turned out to be a fantastic day in Lisbon with some seriously good Portuguese food!
Hi! I'm Jonny and this is my wife Sidra. I have been backpacking and living around the world since 1997. In 2013 I started writing travel and adventure guides for other travellers and continue to do so today. Find out more here.
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"When I scouted the Douro, I remember thinking, 'Bloody hell, this is stunning. I can place the camera anywhere and it will look fantastic,'" Carneiro told Wine Spectator. "Seeing the region become a destination and the wines more international, I wanted to remind the viewer that this is a region of simple, hard-working folks." A Wonderful Kingdom, available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime, stars the 2018 harvest, specifically at Niepoort, Churchill, Maria Izabel and Negreiros. The documentary is narrated by English actor Malcolm McDowell, with selected passages from late Portuguese writer Miguel Torga.
Carneiro, whose mother is from Douro Valley and father nearby Porto, has fond memories of his father making wine. "I remember us picking and stomping, and seeing my dad and uncles putting their muscles to work on the winepress," he recalled. "I think I made a conscious decision of wanting to be like them." Instead of getting his feet soaked this time, Carneiro filmed it.
The world has changed dramatically since Carneiro wrapped the project, but he believes his story is more timely than ever. "The pandemic happened and we thought, 'It's kind of good timing for this film to come out, because people are traveling less and we are able to take them to a place they probably have never been."
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Sometimes we associate a trip with a person, a song, a photo or a book. What about a movie?
This is what has been happening to thousands of passengers who find this documentary on TAP long-haul flights, making it one of the most watched, and certainly one of the most inspiring, documentaries in our entertainment system. It's on our favorites list.
The documentary recounts the story of a man who travels through Portugal and discovers the country's diversity through unique and inspiring characters.
We spoke with the director - Tobias Ilsanker - and the host/narrator - Francisco Cipriano - of this incredible documentary and asked them about the motivations, ideas and inspiration behind this work.
Francisco - Actually, I don't even feel that issue. It is a Portuguese film, about Portugal, made by an international team. Tobias has been living in Portugal for a long time and he's already very connected to the Portuguese culture. I think that this was very positive, as it allows for a different look and which is more noticeable in the images. Let's say with a certain romanticism that the images show that, because they are filmed by a foreigner, they are more impartial. I was born and raised in Portugal, at a time where what today are traditions, they were the day-to-day in the past. And you don't have to spend a lot of time. Two decades are enough to having lost plenty. Tobias captured this essence. I would have just highlighted that it was something my grandmother did, no big deal. I believe that having a Portuguese as a host or narrator was, in this context, the logical choice. Due to the form and content.
I believe that I appear in the film because I am the right person, because I am precisely Portuguese, because I have the ability to formulate the right questions that would lead the characters to tell us their stories first. Also because I know our country well, and because I myself have a story and unanswered questions.
The film follows me, follows Francisco Cipriano on an emotional trip through his own country, Portugal, and raises a number of questions that disturb me. What would it be like to live a different life? What would it be like to live in a different place? What would it be like to have a different job? What motivates us? What makes us afraid? These were the questions that kept Francisco on the road. The documentary does not answer the questions, but it launches reflections by showing first-hand the experiences of a dozen exceptional characters, who live or have built different lives, and made their own choices.
Tobias - And one special sentence of Francisco Cipriano was pushing me a lot: "You know Tobias.... I have travelled a lot in my life so far, but I reached a certain point, where I am very curious to explore my own country."
This statement stayed with me until today and was certainly the driving force for telling this story of a Portuguese man, that on his journey, through his own country, meets interesting and meaningful life stories. And isn't it so true?! By all means visiting different countries is a great lesson in life, but why do we have to fly to end of the world to experience new impulses and inspirations for our life?