Tabu
- Drama
- Romance
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 is a 2012 Portuguese drama directed by Miguel Gomes, exploring the complex relationship between Pilar, a socially conscious woman, and Aurora, her elderly neighbor haunted by a secretive past. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and blends contemporary Lisbon with Aurora's haunting memories, creating a meditative study of mystery and human connection.
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Wide release in United States · Rated NR
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Teresa MadrugaPilar
Laura SoveralAurora
Ana MoreiraYoung Aurora
Henrique Espírito SantoGian Luca Ventura
Carloto CottaYoung Gian Luca Ventura
Isabel CardosoSanta
Ivo MüllerAurora's Husband- Manuel MesquitaMário
Telmo ChurroIntrepid Explorer- Hortêncílio AquinaPorter #1
- Américo MotaPorter #2
- Valentim HortêncílioPorter #3
- Artur JanuárioPorter #4
Mariana RicardoExplorer's Wife / Aurora's Friend
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When was Tabu released?
Tabu was released on April 5, 2012.
Where can I watch Tabu?
Tabu is available on various streaming platforms and rental services; check your local options for current availability.
Who directed Tabu?
Tabu was directed by Miguel Gomes, a Portuguese filmmaker known for his distinctive visual and narrative style.
What is Tabu about?
Set in Lisbon in 2010, the film follows the relationship between Pilar, a devoted woman engaged in social causes, and Aurora, a temperamental elderly woman obsessed with gambling and burdened by a mysterious past.
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