Catarina’s actions are depicted as a response to her own perceived injustice, manifesting as a destructive rebellion against society.
The film follows 16-year-old Catarina, portrayed by Victoria Guerra, who discovers she is HIV-positive. Unable to cope with the diagnosis and unwilling to suffer in isolation, Catarina embarks on a dark, reckless path to deliberately infect others, effectively "sharing her misfortune" with those she encounters. The narrative explores intense themes, including:
Victoria Guerra, who made her cinema debut with this film and later won the Portuguese Golden Globe for Best Actress
The film includes performances by Maria João Bastos , Pedro Carvalho, Tiago Aldeia, and Rui Porto Nunes . Production and Impact Catarina and the Others (2011) - Cast & Crew on MUBI
The short film features a notable Portuguese cast, many of whom have since become prominent in European cinema and television. André Badalo
Beyond its narrative, the film serves as a stark commentary on the "scourge" of HIV/AIDS and the importance of awareness and consequence. Cast and Crew
The film delves into the psychological breakdown of a teenager whose world collapses following her diagnosis.
Catarina’s actions are depicted as a response to her own perceived injustice, manifesting as a destructive rebellion against society.
The film follows 16-year-old Catarina, portrayed by Victoria Guerra, who discovers she is HIV-positive. Unable to cope with the diagnosis and unwilling to suffer in isolation, Catarina embarks on a dark, reckless path to deliberately infect others, effectively "sharing her misfortune" with those she encounters. The narrative explores intense themes, including:
Victoria Guerra, who made her cinema debut with this film and later won the Portuguese Golden Globe for Best Actress
The film includes performances by Maria João Bastos , Pedro Carvalho, Tiago Aldeia, and Rui Porto Nunes . Production and Impact Catarina and the Others (2011) - Cast & Crew on MUBI
The short film features a notable Portuguese cast, many of whom have since become prominent in European cinema and television. André Badalo
Beyond its narrative, the film serves as a stark commentary on the "scourge" of HIV/AIDS and the importance of awareness and consequence. Cast and Crew
The film delves into the psychological breakdown of a teenager whose world collapses following her diagnosis.
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