Amália

Amália is a musical drama that explores the personal life of the famous Portuguese singer Amália Rodrigues. The film focuses on the private identity of the woman behind the public image, detailing her prominence within fado, a traditional musical style characterized by vocals and acoustic guitar.

Directed by Carlos Coelho da Silva, the production was a Portuguese project created by RTP and VC Filmes. The lead role of Amália was played by Sandra Barata Belo, with a supporting cast that included Ricardo Carriço, José Fidalgo, António Pedro Cerdeira, Sofia Grillo, and Ricardo Pereira. In total, 39 actors were credited in the film.

Financially, the movie did not perform well at the box office, earning 1 million USD against a budget of 4 million USD. Audience reception was moderate, with the film receiving a 6.3 rating on IMDb from 792 votes and a 6 rating on TMDB from 17 votes.