About this Event
In the spirit of Halloween, The Embassy of Portugal to Ireland is pleased to collaborate with Trinity College Dublin and MotelX, the prestigious Lisbon International Horror Film Festival, to promote the screening of the horror film Amelia’s Children (A Semente do Mal) by Gabriel Abrantes. Please note this screening will be aimed at an adult audience and will be in the original language with English subtitles.
This event will take place on Friday, 6th November, at 6.30 p.m., in the JM Synge Room of the Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin.
Following the screening, audience members will be invited to take part in a Q&A session with the director.
All are most welcome to attend, including film enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese-speaking Community. Pre-booking is necessary.
Synopsis: Edward and his girlfriend Riley embark on a journey to Northern Portugal to meet Edward’s long-lost family. Arriving at the magnificent mountain villa, Edward is delighted to meet his mother and twin brother and eager to connect with his origins. But nothing is as it seems, and Edward soon discovers he is linked to them by a monstrous secret.
Director´s Bio:
Gabriel Abrantes was born in North Carolina, United States in 1984. His films have premiered at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs and Semaine de la Critique – Cannes, Berlinale, Locarno Film Festival, the Venice Biennial, and the Toronto International Film Festival. He has been distinguished with a number of awards, including the EFA prize at Berlinale, the Golden Leopard at Locarno Film Festival, and the EDP Young Artist Award. His first feature, Diamantino (2018), won the Grand Prix at the Semaine de la Critique.
He currently lives and works in Lisbon.
Photo credits: MotelX
Event venue & nearby stays
Trinity College Dublin, JM Synge Room, Arts Building, Dublin, Ireland
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