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Poster for Cisne

2011 | 103 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Vera is a singer in her thirties; she is back in Lisbon for the final performance of her concert tour. The heat and beauty of Lisbon makes one want to be happy. Pablo, the companion she selected from among the many who answered her questionnaire, helps her through the sleepless nights. He has no family, but wishes he had. Vera concerns herself with the mysteries surrounding Pablo's life. Vera is not afraid of the night; she is not afraid of anything.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 368 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Teresa Villaverde

  • Beatriz BatardaVera
  • Rita LoureiroBela
  • Miguel NunesPablo
  • Israel PimentaSam
  • Sérgio FernandesAlce
  • Carlos GuímaroTaxista
  • Marcello UrgegheSantis