
Um Jantar Muito Original
TV Movie · Drama
Overview
1907. The Porto Chamber has just been won by the Republicans, in full monarchy, three years away from the revolution. Republican ideas are taking hold and monarchical institutions are beginning to be shaken. However, the Sociedade Gastronómica de Lisboa resists and apparently is one of the strongest bastions of the monarchy. But winds of change blow within the walls of the traditional and conservative Society. A young member, Dr. Duarte Rodrigues, decides to run for president, held by the mysterious Prositt, who made his fortune in Africa. Duarte, stating that he does not want to betray the illustrious president, but as he is somewhat worn out and hopelessly dazzled by the leadership, he is able to artfully convince others to convince him, Duarte, to move forward, serving them for this. , in a dinner of taking power, a dish of unexpected excellence and very original.
Top Cast


Rosa Bela
Rosa Bela
Clementina
Rosa Bela
Clementina


Beatriz Barosa
Beatriz Barosa
Madalena
Beatriz Barosa
Madalena


Tomás Alves
Tomás Alves
Duarte
Tomás Alves
Duarte


Miguel Loureiro
Miguel Loureiro
Prositt
Miguel Loureiro
Prositt


João Cabral
João Cabral
João Cabral


Jorge Silva
Jorge Silva
Jorge Silva


Lourenço Henriques
Lourenço Henriques
Membro da Sociedade
Lourenço Henriques
Membro da Sociedade


Jorge Pinto
Jorge Pinto
Jorge Pinto


Flávio Gil
Flávio Gil
Flávio Gil


Miguel Sermão
Miguel Sermão
Miguel Sermão
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