Two guys named Tomás walk into a bar—one's got a pig, the other's got an existential crisis.
"Dual View" is a film that follows the lives of two young individuals, Tomás and Samot, with different routines and perspectives. Tomás is a worker in a bakery, finding motivation in his job and enjoying leisure moments like walking with his pig and helping a needy friend. Meanwhile, Samot is a constantly tardy university student, disheartened by his classes and feeling isolated in his academic environment. The film explores the duality of their lives, showcasing their ups and downs, social interactions, and reflections on the past and future. In the end, faced with the question of returning to high school or continuing on their current paths, both characters reflect on their choices and experiences, revealing their desires and perspectives for the future.
Acting
Non-actors playing themselves with accidental authenticity.
Writing
Blurred fiction-reality that finds poetry in mundanity.
Director
Rodrigo Ribeiro
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Portuguese cinema has a rich tradition of docufiction—this student project knowingly enters that lineage with Gen Z aimlessness.
Both leads share names with their characters, and the 'Samot'/'Tomás' reversal suggests the film itself is playing with mirror identities.
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