Variações

Aug 22 2019 N/A 1h 49m
Biography, Drama, Music

Film biography dwelling on the hectic artistic life of António Variações, a famous Portuguese pop rock singer from the 80s, who died from AIDS-related complications in 1984.

Plot

António Variações was a unique man. He was born in a small village in Amares, in the north of Portugal. At an early age, unhappy with his life working at a local factory, he came to Lisbon to stay with some relatives. But he was different and he wanted more. He wanted to travel and see the world and he emigrated, starting to work as a barber. But his love for music and performance was so strong that he came back so he could sing in his own language, even if with his looks and outfits he was a victim of prejudice. And even without knowing anything about music he fought for his right to do it the way he believed it was best.

Written by

João Maia, Karen Sztajnberg

Directed by

João Maia

Production Countries

Portugal

Production Companies

David & Golias

Languages

Português

Awards

33 wins & 32 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,119
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA