Synopsis

1907. The City Council of Porto has just been won by the Republicans, in the middle of the monarchy, three years before the revolution.

Republican ideas are gaining ground and monarchical institutions are beginning to be shaken. However, the Sociedade Gastronómica de Lisboa resists and is apparently one of the most solid bastions of the monarchy.

But winds of change blow within the walls of the traditional and conservative Society.

A young member, Dr. Duarte Rodrigues (Tomás Alves), decides to dispute the presidency, occupied by the mysterious Prositt (Miguel Loureiro), who made his fortune in Africa.

Duarte claims that he does not want to betray the illustrious president, but since the latter is somewhat worn out and hopelessly dazzled by the leadership, he artfully convinces others to convince himself, Duarte, to go ahead, serving them, at a power-taking dinner, a dish of unexpected excellence and very original.

Authored by: Alexander Search (heteronym of Fernando Pessoa)
Directed by: Leandro Ferreira
Produced by: Marginal Filmes for RTP
Year: 2021