Vougas of the Ria de Aveiro(2025)

Vougas of the Ria de Aveiro Synopsis

“In a meeting between history and the present, this docufiction takes us on a unique journey through the Ria de Aveiro, through the curious eyes of a child who discovers, for the first time, the Vouga Class boats. Guided by an adult, a symbol of the generations that preserve this centuries-old tradition, the child enters a world of memories, knowledge and traditions that resist the test of time. Between workshops and shipyards, conversations with master builders and walks along the waters of the estuary, the story unfolds like a bridge between generations. This docufiction interweaves reality and fiction, testimonies and dramatization, showing how cultural heritage is transmitted, not only through words, but through lived experiences. More than telling the story of the Vougas, this film celebrates those who keep them alive, and those who will one day carry them forward.”

Vougas of the Ria de Aveiro (2025) is a documentary, history and adventure film directed by Tomás Viola, released on July 1, 2025 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Mário Ribeiro, Lucas Loura, Delmar Conde and João Vilarinho. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.