The Portuguese

Set before the Carnation Revolution, this drama follows a young man attempting to flee Portugal. He is aided by an older man who guides him through the Trás-os-Montes region. As they travel, the two discuss their personal hardships and lives. The story incorporates thirteen songs and various musical accounts from Portuguese citizens, reflecting on fifty years of freedom. Eventually, the young man returns to Lisbon following the revolution to reunite with his family.

Directed and written by Vicente Alves do Ó, this was the first of two films he directed by 2026, followed by The Happiest Day of My Life. The production was handled by Ukbar Filmes and produced by Pablo Iraola and Pandora da Cunha Telles. The cast features 51 credited performers, including Diogo Branco as António, Paulo Calatré as Bento, Filipe Amorim as Carlos, Rita Durão as Anocas, Tomás Alves as Pedro, and Nuno Represas as Daniel.