European Union Film Festival - Saint George

Sao Jorge (Saint George)
Director: Marco martins, 2016, 112 mins, in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Cast: Nuno Lopes, Mariana Nunes, David Semedo

Drowning in debt, unemployed boxer Jorge is on the verge of losing his young son and his Brazilian wife. He is one of many Portuguese families and companies unable to repay their loans in the time of European troika bailout measures. Jorge needs to pay off his debts and convince his unhappy wife to not leave Portugal to make a living. Due to his intimidating physique, Jorge must reluctantly accept a job with a collection agency and is dragged into a world of violence and crime. The remarkable performance by main actor, Nuno Lopes, earned him the Best Actor award (category Orizzonti) at the 2016 Venice Film Festival.

Trailer
https://vimeo.com/180802534

Opening on 18-02-2017 at AMC Pacific Place
https://www.amccinemas.com.hk/ticketing/movieDetail/16/9504

22.02.2017 at Broadway Cinematheque
http://www.cinema.com.hk/en/movie/details/9504

http://bc.cinema.com.hk/filmfestival/euff2017/