Cinema: Santo António, O Casamenteiro de Lisboa

In this 2026 comedy, Carmo and Valentim, employees of Câmara Municipal de Lisboa with more than 25 years of experience organizing the Casamentos de Santo António, receive an ultimatum from Stardust, the French group preparing to take over management of the event. To avoid being dismissed, they will have to create a modern and successful edition without allowing the city’s traditions to be put up for sale.

Directed by Ruben Alves, director of *A Gaiola Dourada*, the film combines humor and cultural identity in a celebration of Lisbon’s affections and resilience. The cast includes Rita Blanco, Joaquim Monchique, Maria Rueff, Isabel Abreu, Maria João Bastos, Ana Bola, Lídia Franco, João Catarré, Inês Aires Pereira and Vasco Pereira Coutinho. Portuguese production with a running time of 90 minutes.