Two addicts, one endless night—love is the only drug they can't quit.
Lives is the story of a middle-aged couple that dwells the night, the heroin and small tricks.
Acting
Júlia Correia's raw, unguarded physicality haunts long after.
Cinematography
Lisbon at night—neon sweat and concrete longing.
Director
António da Cunha Telles
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Portugal's 'Cinema Novo' movement, Lives exposed Lisbon's hidden addiction crisis that official culture ignored. Director Telles fought censors who wanted the heroin storyline cut entirely.
Lead actors Correia and Lopes reportedly met actual users to prepare; the film's documentary-like authenticity led to rumors some scenes weren't staged.
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