Dreaming of Lions (Sonhar Com Leões)

Brazilian Film Festival 2026 · Melbourne

Venue: Cinema Nova – Cinema 3

Address: 380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053

Date: Friday 6 November 2026

Time: 7:00pm movie

Film ends approx. 8:28pm

A Brazilian woman with terminal cancer in Lisbon seeks to die with dignity and becomes involved with an organisation that teaches euthanasia, but discovers the legal limitations and embarks on a journey to find her own way to die.

Director / Writer: Paolo Marinou-Blanco

Cast: Denise Fraga, João Nunes Monteiro, Joana Ribeiro, Sandra Faleiro

2024 · 1h 28min · Comedy-Drama

Rated MA 15+ (Mature Accompanied): not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.