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'What's New About Love?' (Portuguese:'O Que H De Novo No Amor?') is a 2011 Portuguese anthology film, consisting of six short-films, directed by Mnica Santana Baptista, Hugo Martins, Tiago Nunes, Hugo Alves, Rui Santos and Patrcia Raposo, produced by Rosa Filmes.

Synopsis



Six friends meet every evening in a basement to make music. During the daytime, however, there are no rehearsals for what life brings us. Each endeavour leaves its mark...

"Joo"

* Written and directed by Tiago Nunes

Joo lacks the courage to breakup with his girlfriend and takes refuge in the song he is writing for Ins.

"Rita"

* Written and directed by Mnica Santana Baptista

Rita left Ricardo, Rafael found her, but she still feels lost...

"Eduardo"

* Written and directed by Hugo Martins

Eduardo thought he no longer liked Maria, but after what he has done he cannot turn the clock back.

"Marco"

* Written and directed by Hugo Alves

Marco struggles to get another young mans love, but he is under no illusions.

"Samuel"

* Written and directed by Rui Santos

Samuel believes in everlasting love but something is wrong because his friends havent heard from him for sometime.

"Ins"

* Written and directed by Patrcia Raposo

Ins, attempting to feel safe, likes to experiment and she's waiting to see how things go with Joo.

Cast



* Joana Santos as Rita

* Miguel Raposo as Edu

* David Cabecinha as Joo

* Joo Cajuda as Marco

* Nuno Casanovas as Samuel

* Ins Vaz as Ins

* ngelo Rodrigues as Rafael

* Diana Nicolau as Maria

* Sofia Peres as Lgia

* Joo Pedro Silva as Tiago

* Joana Metrass as Vera

* Raquel Andr as Sofia

* Snia Balac as Brbara

Soundtrack



Includes songs by the alternative Portuguese rock bands Os Golpes and Os Velhos, both from the independent record label Amor Fria, as well as songs by the American band The Walkmen. The original score was composed and performed by the indie Portuguese band Peixe:Avio, besides some songs composed by Hugo Alves, one of the directors. The singer-songwriter Samuel ria performs in the film, playing two of his songs: 'Barbarella e Barba Rala' and 'No Arrastes o Meu Caixo'.[http://www.rosafilmes.pt/ Infos at rosafilmes.pt]: click on "'ENG'", then on "'ABOUT US'", then on "'FILMS'", then on "'WHAT'S NEW ABOUT LOVE?'"

Reception



'What's New About Love?' was awarded the TAP prize for the best Portuguese feature film at the 2011 edition of the IndieLisboa film festival. The film had its international premiere as part of the official selection of the 19th Raindance Film Festival in London. The film had its South American premiere at the So Paulo International Film Festival, and was also present in other Portuguese-language festivals, like the Santa Maria da Feira Luso-Brazilian Film Festival and the Toronto Portuguese Film Festival.

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