Joao Canijos newest cinematic ventureMal Viverhad its world premiere at theBerlin International Film Festival(Berlinale).
The film revolves around a family of women trying to save their relationships and the family hotel.
It stars Anabela Moreir, Madalena Almeida, Cleia Almeida, Vera Barreto, and Rita Blanco.
Anabela Moreira in “Mal Viver"Midas Filmes
All the women exchange confused glances until Piedade and Salome awkwardly embrace.
Apparently, she wasnt aware her own child was visiting, and is pissed no one told her.
All Piedade wants is to discuss her daughters inheritance which annoys Salome to no end.
And this hotel attracts the worst of the worst.
Everyone who enters is going through absolute agony Its a cursed space with nothing but misery within its walls.
There are numerous subplots within the overall narrative.
It just doesnt add anything to the material.
Thank goodness the direction is dynamic because without it, this would be unwatchable.
Its a hard watch that needs mental stamina to tolerate a melodrama that never finds resolution.
