Acting
A Dutch woman visits a girlfriend in Portugal, but first spends a few days in a deserted villa by the sea. In flashbacks it becomes clear that her life is dominated by fear. She slowly starts to bring more order to her existence.
Maria is a sweet child. She hasn’t father and doesn’t like her mother. She has a boyfriend, A bandit who would like to change his class.
A woman, after leaving a hypermarket, cannot find her car in the underground parking lot, plunging into a disturbing experience. The space becomes a symbol of life, reflecting routines and social pressures. Inspired by the myth of the Labyrinth of Crete, the film evokes the feeling of being trapped in an inevitable destiny, pursued by fears and the adversity of society.
North of Italy, the von Kettens dispute the forces of the Episcopate of Trent. Herr Ketten seeks marriage in a distant country, Portugal. After their honeymoon journey back home, Ketten leaves again for the war. Eleven years elapsed… Rumours are running about the presence of that 'foreigner' in the castle. Some say she's a heretic. Until one day, the Bishop of Trento ends up dying and, with the signature of peace, falls the background of von Ketten's life. Will the Portuguese win, where death seems to be moving in?
An old shop crammed with objects that Mr. AntĂłnio knows and recognizes by heart, is remodeled and all the old employee's references are lost.
A reflection on the inevitability of change, on life on autopilot and the sudden stop caused by a violent clash.
