Video Surveillance (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film

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Released in 2012, Video Surveillance is a comedy and drama film directed by Francisco Fernandes Ferreira, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. Álvaro and Jaime, two childhood friends in their twenties, share a particularly critical view of the functioning of society in all its dimensions. Spending much of the day as a video club clerk in order to get some financial income and get around the difficulty they feel in entering into the game of professional careers and status - a refusal that is a personal commitment for them - the two main characters they are plotting a suburb diary. While they understand the nonsense of the existence of a videoclub, at a time when the proliferation of the Internet facilitates access to the contents available there, the two main characters engage in a parallel business selling the herb, using the establishment like facade. The process passes without the knowledge of the owner of the video club, an individual at the end of middle age with a total disinterest for cinema.

Who’s in it. Video Surveillance stars Francisco Tavares as Jaime, Carlos Simas Soto as Álvaro, António Durães as Sr. Fernando ('Adolfo') and Filomena Cautela as Ticha, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Video Surveillance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Video Surveillance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Video Surveillance (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Video Surveillance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Video Surveillance?
Video Surveillance stars Francisco Tavares, Carlos Simas Soto, António Durães, Filomena Cautela and Victoria Guerra.
When was Video Surveillance released?
Video Surveillance was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.