Fora da lei
A lesbian couple in Portugal faces significant backlash and discrimination after their 2006 marriage application is denied amid a media frenzy.
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A lesbian couple in Portugal faces significant backlash and discrimination after their 2006 marriage application is denied amid a media frenzy.
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Synopsis
Teresa and Lena, a lesbian couple in Portugal, apply for marriage in 2006. Their petition attracts national media attention but is ultimately denied. Filmmaker Leonor Areal captures their experience with the backlash that follows. The couple and their daughters face discrimination in housing, employment, and education. Their pursuit of equal rights reflects the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals encounter in a conservative society. The film documents their story amid a significant social debate.
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