Bruno Lourenço was born in Lisbon, in 1973. Studied Cinema at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema. Since 1996 he’s been working as assistant director to Miguel Gomes, Manuel Mozos, José Fonseca e Costa, among others. He co-scripted Miguel Gomes’ short film KALKITOS. TONY is his first film.
TONY
Synopsis
Jorge, a very shy young man, works as bellboy in a Lisbon hotel and lives in a guesthouse where he is constantly harassed by the owner’s daughter. As he tries to resist her charms, the boy dreams of one thing only: to incarnate the singer Tony de Matos. This obsession leads him to sign up for an unique karaoke contest, where he will finally be able to give life to his longtime hero. And it’s amid a group of strange characters that Jorge will understand that, after all, he is not alone.
Theatrical Release
Released in Portugal on March 2010 the 11th, with Tony Manero by Pablo Larraín
Festivals and Awards
MOSTRALÍNGUA, 3ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema em Língua Portuguesa – Competition [Portugal, 2009]: Best fiction prize, Best Actor prize
17th Curtas Vila do Conde – National Competition [Portugal, 2009]
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Cast
Tiago Fagulha • Rita Martins • Francisco Mozos • Sofia Marques • Francisco Nascimento
Crew
written and directed Bruno Lourenço • 1st assistant director Pedro Maia • cinematography Rui Poças • sound João Lopes, Telmo Churro, Miguel Martins • wardrobe Lucha d’Orey • make-up Susana Queiroga • editors Manuel Mozos, Francisco Moreira • sound editor & mix Miguel Martins • production manager Patrícia Almeida • producers Luís Urbano, Sandro Aguilar
35MM | 1:1.85 | Dolby SRD | 25’
© O SOM E A FÚRIA, 2009
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