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202368 minPGdocumentary

Social Inequality

A Temporary Situation

202368 minPGdocumentary

Two women in Lisbon work in a jewellery store while struggling to pay their bills and pursue their dreams amid Portugal's economic challenges.

Social Inequality

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Two women in Lisbon work in a jewellery store while struggling to pay their bills and pursue their dreams amid Portugal's economic challenges.

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Ânia Bentodirector

Ânia Bentocast

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Ânia, 34, and Olívia, 24, navigate daily life in Lisbon while working at a jewellery store. Their routines reflect the challenges of making ends meet in a city marked by economic strain. As they juggle their jobs and personal aspirations, the film captures their struggles and ambitions against the backdrop of Portugal's current socio-economic climate. A Temporary Situation runs for 68 minutes and offers a candid look at the lives of two women striving for a better future.

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