LUSITÂNIA

LUSITÂNIA

Synopsis

A cursed wolf-child, two sisters battling each other to win a castle, a cocky Friar betting against the Devil; these are a few of Lusitania’s stories.

Lusitania is an anthology of six different tales that recount Iberian legends taken from a vast and rich folklore.

This epic series deals in fantasy, horror, comedy and drama, weaving a tapestry of myths and legends.

 

WOLF CHILD – genre: horror, fantasy.

In an old village, there’s a legend. A desperate woman wishes upon a woodland creature a child to call her own. Her wish becomes a curse.

 

RED OX – genre: suspense, fantasy

Sali, an African emissary, finds himself trapped in a desolate inn where six greedy strangers take cover from a raging storm. The emissary will uncover an ancient conspiracy, one that may have supernatural origins.

 

A BET WITH THE DEVIL – genre: comedy

A small, quirky village needs assistance to fight a cheeky demon, wreaking havoc and stealing children. A cocky Friar and a meek Priest will

fall -unwittingly – into the role of improbable heroes.

 

LOST CITY – genre: action, adventure

A Moorish Princess, a Moorish Captain and a Portuguese knight go on an adventure to find a mythical city, a journey full of perils, the occasional witch and pirates, and supernatural entities.

 

DARK INÊS – genre: epic drama

1388. Portugal is at war and Melgaço Castle remains loyal to the Castilians.

Inês Negra will face Castile’s biggest threat, another woman, a shadowy figure who terrorises the Portuguese army.

 

LEGEND OF THE SERPENT – genre: fantasy, adventure

A small, peaceful Celtic tribe has to elect their new leader. The suitors, including the leader’s only daughter, will have to survive against a giant serpent, as tradition rules. But what if that tradition is based on lies?

 

Authored by: Nuno Soler

Directed by: Frederico Serra

Produced by: Take It Easy for RTP

Year: 2023