Lisbon, Sad and Happy City (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 7

Lisbon, Sad and Happy City poster

Released in 2022, Lisbon, Sad and Happy City is a documentary film directed by João Trabulo, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. In the 1950s, Victor Palla and Manuel Costa, two architect friends, portrayed the city of Lisbon in more than 6,000 photographs. These were published in an eponymous book circulated in fascicles during the fascist regime, but forgotten for the next half-century. After their deaths, it became the photo book with the greatest international projection of all time and this film is a tribute to the work of these two figures, which is now 100 years old.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lisbon, Sad and Happy City has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lisbon, Sad and Happy City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lisbon, Sad and Happy City tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lisbon, Sad and Happy City (2022)?
In US, Lisbon, Sad and Happy City is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lisbon, Sad and Happy City worth watching?
Lisbon, Sad and Happy City holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Lisbon, Sad and Happy City released?
Lisbon, Sad and Happy City was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.