Um Jantar Muito Original (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Um Jantar Muito Original is a drama and tv movie film directed by Leandro Ferreira, running about 45 minutes. “An adaptation of the story with the same name by Portuguese writer Alexander Search (Fernando Pessoa's heteronym).” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Um Jantar Muito Original stars Rosa Bela as Clementina, Beatriz Barosa as Madalena, Tomás Alves as Duarte and Miguel Loureiro as Prositt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Um Jantar Muito Original has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Um Jantar Muito Original page.

If you liked it. Fans of Um Jantar Muito Original tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.