Taprobana (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, Taprobana is a comedy film directed by Gabriel Abrantes, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. In this short comedy, Luis Vaz de Camoes, the greatest Portuguese renaissance poet, struggles creatively while engaging in a hedonistic, coprophagic, and drug addled lifestyle. The film follows the poet, and his lover Dinamene, as he writes his masterpiece, the epic poem "Os Lusiadas." He travels from the cacophony of the Indic jungles, surrounded by allegorical elephants and rhyming macaques, to the frontier of Heaven and Hell, where he is confronted by his fantasy: fame and immortality.
Who’s in it. Taprobana stars Natxo Checa as Luís Vaz de Camões, Jani Zhao as Dinamene, Gabriel Abrantes as Portuguese Authority and David Lasantha as Opium Dealer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Taprobana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taprobana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taprobana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taprobana (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taprobana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taprobana worth watching?
- Taprobana holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taprobana?
- Taprobana stars Natxo Checa, Jani Zhao, Gabriel Abrantes, David Lasantha and Jõao Pedro Vale.
- When was Taprobana released?
- Taprobana was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.