Palaces of Pity(2011)
Palácios de Pena
Palaces of Pity Synopsis
Haunted by their own directionless lives, two pre-adolescent girls reunite while visiting their ailing grandmother. In the midst of her fantasies of a medieval past - one consumed by fear and desire - the two girls are transformed and confront a legacy of oppression, juxtaposing their budding identities to a trial condemning two Moorish homosexuals to burn at the stake.
Palaces of Pity (2011) is a drama, romance, mystery, adventure, thriller and history film directed by Daniel Schmidt, released on September 2, 2011 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Alcina Abrantes, Ana Rita Franco, Teresa Castro and Gabriel Abrantes. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Schmidt
- Writers:
- Gabriel Abrantes, Daniel Schmidt
- Producers:
- Marta Furtado, Zé dos Bois, Gabriel Abrantes
- Cinematographer:
- Natxo Checa
- Production:
- A Mutual Respect
- Status:
- Released
Palaces of Pity Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Alcina Abrantes
Alcina Abrantes
- Ana Rita Franco
Ana Rita Franco
- Teresa Castro
Teresa Castro
Gabriel Abrantes
Daniel Schmidt
- Andreia Martina
Andreia Martina
- Catarina Gaspar
Catarina Gaspar
- Bernarda dos Bois
Bernarda dos Bois
- Judite Maria
Judite Maria
- Mariana Roberto
Mariana Roberto
- Núria Coelho
Núria Coelho
- Marta Lopes
Marta Lopes
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Schmidt, written by Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt, produced by Marta Furtado, Zé dos Bois and Gabriel Abrantes.
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Palaces of Pity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Who stars in Palaces of Pity?
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The main cast of Palaces of Pity (2011) includes Alcina Abrantes, Ana Rita Franco, Teresa Castro, Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt. The film was directed by Daniel Schmidt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Palaces of Pity released?
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Palaces of Pity was released on September 2, 2011 and runs for 58m.
Is Palaces of Pity worth watching?
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Palaces of Pity (2011) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.