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How to watch films from Portugal.

Legal places to watch Portugal's films, the archive that keeps them, the festivals that premiere them and the critics who review them — all in one place, each link checked.

01 / Watch

Archives and free players

Cinemateca Portuguesafilm archive

Often available only within Portugal: rights are usually bought for the home audience.

02 / Premieres

Film festivals in Portugal

IndieLisboaLisbonusually in May
DoclisboaLisbonusually in Oct

03 / Read

Critics, ratings and databases

Cinecartaz (Público)
Showtimes and Portuguese critics' ratings.

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