Where I Grow Old
(Cidade onde envelheço)
Marilia Rocha | Drama, Fiction
2015 | 100 minutes | Brazil, Portugal
A deep friendship grows between two Portuguese women living in Brazil, forcing them to deal with conflicting desires: a will to leave for an unknown country and a longing for home.
Synopsis
Using nonprofessional actors, this fiction film from established documentarian Marilia Rocha explores notions of nationhood and belonging. At the request of her mother, Portuguese expat Francisca welcomes old friend Teresa into her Belo Horizonte apartment. Both are nearly thirty, and find themselves at a crossroads, one created as much by the Portuguese financial crisis as their individual personalities. While Teresa eagerly embraces the rhythms and openness of Brazilian life, Francisca still desires to return to Portugal. Through largely improvised dialogue, Rocha’s beautifully shot film deftly explores their relationships to themselves and their surroundings.
Citation
Main credits
Rocha, Marilia (film director)
Rocha, Marilia (screenwriter)
Francisca, Elizabete (actor)
Manuel, Francisca (actor)
Dumans, João (screenwriter)
Fujinaga, Thais (screenwriter)
Matos, João (film producer)
Melgaço, Luana (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography, Ivo Lopes Araújo; editing, Francisco Moreira.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
International Film Festival Rotterdam; Chicago International Film Festival; Göteborg Film Festival; Doclisboa International Film Festival - Kino Sound Studio Award
DIRECTOR: Marilia Rocha
NATIONALITY: Brazil, Portugal
YEAR: 2015
GENRE: Drama, Fiction
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
Existing customers, please log in to view this film.
New to Pragda? Register to request a quote.
Related Films

This is Cristina
Ella es Cristina

Karen

Long Way Home
Temporada

Singled [Out]: Being a Single Woman in an Era of Choice

In a Whisper
A media voz

António One Two Three
António um dois três

Russian Red
Vermelho russo

Swing and Sway
Vai e vem

Eugenia

Arid Zone
Zona árida

Eggnog
Ponche de huevo

Wiñay

Green Screen Gringo

Correspondence
Correspondencia

Roads in February
Las rutas en febrero

Nobody's Watching
Nadie nos mira

I am from Chile
I Am From Chile

We Still Have the Deep Black Night
Ainda tenemos a imensidao da noite

Wilaya

Kevin
Related Collections

Fiction Films
A compelling glimpse into Spain and Latin America's rich storytelling traditions, showcasing a blend of established directors and emerging voices. Each film highlights the depth and creativity of the region.
Number of titles: 275
SEE COLLECTION >
Women's Voices
These films challenge dominant narratives and offer compelling feminine visions of the region's past, present, and future.
Number of titles: 271
SEE COLLECTION >
The Pragda Complete Film Collection
The essence of Spain and Latin America captured in their original language with English captions or subtitles.
Number of titles: 706
SEE COLLECTION >
Portuguese Language Films
A journey through Brazilian cinema celebrating the musicality of the Portuguese language and the country’s cultural heritage.
Number of titles: 125
SEE COLLECTION >
Immigration and Exile
A captivating exploration of migration and exile experiences.
Number of titles: 131
SEE COLLECTION >
High School Collection
Given varying criteria for content ratings and age restrictions in different regions, Pragda STREAM recommends faculty watch films in their entirety before assigning them to students.
Number of titles: 580
SEE COLLECTION >