"Faro Stars in Fresh TV Program"
Kicking Off in the Algarve: A Grip on Greed, "Faro"
Get ready to dive into the enticing waters of Portugal's less-explored coastline as we follow the gripping tale of "Faro," directed by Joaquim Leitão. Dishing out suspense and drama, this series sets its stage in the captivating city of Faro, backed by an ensemble cast including Adriano Luz, Sara Barradas, Miguel Borges, and Lourenço de Almeida.
According to Tino Navarro, the mastermind behind it all, this series is part of a growing movement to capture the diverse beauty of Portugal on screen, beginning with their earlier work, "Braga." Navarro emphasized their desire to document timely, purely fictional narratives that can only unfold in specific locations.
So, what sets "Faro" apart from the rest? Picture an international real estate fund eyeing the entire island of Faro to convert it into a lavish "resort." However, resistance emerges in the form of a retired fisherman, who owns a beachfront restaurant, and refuses to sell out his home and history.
But, what's a fund without its trusted local lawyer to ensure smooth transactions? They recruit one with a revolutionary past during the 25th of April, a man who aided the islanders in legalizing occupations and clandestine residences. However, the twist of fate strikes when this lawyer turns up dead on a sailboat, adorned in a sadomasochistic outfit, and the Judiciary Police (PJ) are called to crack the case and identify the culprit.
Adriano Luz, who plays Abel Santos, leapt at the opportunity to work alongside Joaquim Leitão after their previous success with "Até Amanhã, Camaradas." Abel is a lawyer representing the company eager to transform the island into a resort, but his personal ties with the island and its people ignite a complex web of relationships and conflicts throughout the series.
Meanwhile, Sara Barradas' character, an emigrant in Switzerland, returns to the shores of her homeland to protect her father and the island's heritage. Hitting at the core of contemporary issues such as quick profit over environmental preservation, "Faro" promises a compelling counterpoint between the two.
Reflecting on her experience filming for two months in Faro, Sara Barradas praises working with Joaquim Leitão and Tino Navarro, as well as reuniting with Miguel Borges, her co-star from "Coisa Ruim."
The series will make its debut today, followed by a second premiere in Faro on June 13, before airing on RTP1 starting June 16. ⚓️🇵🇹🏖️🔊🎬
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In the series "Faro," set in the captivating city of Faro, Portugal, Adriano Luz's character, Abel Santos, represents a company aiming to transform the island into a luxury resort, creating a complex web of relationships and conflicts. This intriguing 10-episode drama also promises to delve into contemporary issues such as quick profits and environmental preservation. As the series makes its debut, viewers can watch it today and attend a second premiere in Faro on June 13, before it airs on RTP1 starting June 16.
