Tabu(2012)
Aurora had a farm in Africa, at the foot of Mount Tabu…
Tabu Synopsis
Lisbon, Portugal, 2010. Pilar, a pious woman devoted to social causes, maintains a peculiar relationship with her neighbor Aurora, a temperamental old woman obsessed with gambling who lives tormented by a mysterious past.
Tabu (2012) is a drama and romance film directed by Miguel Gomes, released on April 5, 2012 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira and Henrique Espírito Santo. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
- Director:
- Miguel Gomes
- Writers:
- Miguel Gomes, Mariana Ricardo
- Producers:
- Sandro Aguilar, Luís Urbano
- Cinematographer:
- Rui Poças
- Production:
- O Som e a Fúria, Komplizen Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Shellac Sud, ZDF/Arte, RTP
- Status:
- Released
Tabu (2012) Trailer
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Tabu Videos & Clips
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Tabu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teresa Madruga
as Pilar
Laura Soveral
as Aurora
Ana Moreira
as Young Aurora
Henrique Espírito Santo
as Gian Luca Ventura
Carloto Cotta
as Young Gian Luca Ventura
Isabel Cardoso
as Santa
Ivo Müller
as Aurora's Husband
- Manuel Mesquita
Manuel Mesquita
as Mário
Telmo Churro
as Intrepid Explorer
Miguel Gomes
as Narrator (voice)
- Hortêncílio Aquina
Hortêncílio Aquina
as Porter #1
- Américo Mota
Américo Mota
as Porter #2
Key crew
Directed by Miguel Gomes, written by Miguel Gomes and Mariana Ricardo, produced by Sandro Aguilar and Luís Urbano.
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Tabu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 178 ratings.
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Tabu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tabu online?
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Tabu (2012) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tabu?
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The main cast of Tabu (2012) includes Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira, Henrique Espírito Santo and Carloto Cotta. The film was directed by Miguel Gomes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tabu released?
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Tabu was released on April 5, 2012 and runs for 2h.
Is Tabu worth watching?
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Tabu (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tabu?
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Yes. The official Tabu trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.